Associate Engineer, Interconnection

The Associate Engineer of Interconnection is an entry-level position supporting multiple generation interconnections for wind, solar and battery storage projects. The ideal candidate for this position is a recent engineering school graduate and a self-motivated individual with practical real-world experience in the renewable energy industry. This candidate has some engineering, generation interconnection, or transmission planning experience and will be capable of supporting a wide range of technical project tasks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for renewable energy and a strong desire to grow technically. This position requires the ability to manage multiple workloads in a fast-paced environment. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include the following: 

Project Management 

• Support the generator interconnection process schedule: accomplishment of milestones and due date of study deposits. 

• Support the submission of interconnection requests for new projects; ensuring all technical and non-technical requirements are met. 

• Support the tracking of project budgets, timelines, and documentation. Coordinate such efforts with the development and finance teams. 

Contract Management 

• Support the review and administration of executed contracts, interaction with counterparties, and review of invoices through the AP system. 

Finance and Commercial Matters 

• Provide support for commercial negotiations. Develop tools to disseminate interconnection costs and assumptions for a range of negotiating situations. 

Stakeholder relationships 

• Learn to interface with transmission owners, transmission providers, and other entities to drive project and collective success. 

Engineering Design, Technology, Construction and Operation (Includes Interconnection, battery storage, solar, and wind) 

• Learn electrical designs for collection systems, project substations and generation radial lines. 

• Support the review of interconnection studies, system impact, facilities and SSR studies. 

• Provide information to the Development team to support the Interconnection process; monitor timelines and coordinate adherence. 
• Assist New Projects team to identify viable POIs for new project opportunities, managing injection studies with consultants. 

Internal (Teamwork) 

• Receive and provide productive feedback effectively and demonstrate ability to make changes based on feedback 

• Identify and elevate potential issues or concerns to the appropriate more senior staff. Address an increasing range of issues independently.  

• Identify and address gaps in knowledge needed to  

• Address core business issues and commonly encountered issues and concerns. Ensure your work has zero errors prior to sharing with team members. 

• During project handoff, coordinate data and documentation management between the Interconnection team and other internal and external parties. 

Advance Scout 

• Conduct analysis and solicit input needed from other teams to inform your group's strategy.  

• Deliver on the goals you set annually with your manager  

• Embody and model Scout's mission and values in all interactions. 

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited college program. 

• Previous internship or co-op experience in generation interconnection or transmission planning is preferred.  

• Experience running power flow analysis is preferred. 
• Self-motivator with exceptional communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties. 

• Excitement and enthusiasm in learning how to become a Project Developer. 

• Google Earth, Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency. 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

• Willing and available to travel as needed (10%-15%). 

Scout’s Values 

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission. 

• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals. 

• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and