Project Engineer I – Construction

Scout Clean Energy

. Support construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing utility-scale renewable energy projects, including construction, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in project management tools and methodologies, with a strong focus on optimizing project design and execution.

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Project ManagementProcore ManagementMS Project SchedulingCommunication SkillsConstruction Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project EngineeringConstruction ManagementBudget TrackingRFP EvaluationQuality Control DocumentationChange Order TrackingProblem SolvingScheduling Software ProficiencyDocument Management SystemsField Work

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTeam-Building SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreMS OfficeSharePointMS ProjectGoogle EarthArcGISGlobal Mapper

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale SolarWind EnergyEnergy Storage ProjectsEPC ContractorsOSHA RequirementsRenewable Power ProjectsEnergy Infrastructure Construction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support construction of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Report to and support the Project Manager
Interface with Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Finance to optimize project design, site selection, constructability, interconnection options, and construction-document reviews
Set up and manage project sites in Procore
Attend site visits and document constructability and infrastructure-siting feedback
Support permitting efforts and meetings with landowners and project stakeholders
Coordinate Owner’s Engineer reviews of contractor engineering submittals and track comment resolution
Assemble contract-exhibit documents
Assist with RFP evaluation and responses to due diligence questions
Track construction-project budgets and prepare weekly reports
Manage Procore access requests, RFIs, submittals, project records, and related tools
Update SharePoint project sites and company news feeds
Attend monthly construction site visits, report observations, and obtain project-status information
Update scheduling software, identify critical-path activities, and maintain schedules in Microsoft Project
Attend project-status calls, take meeting notes, and distribute minutes and action items
Review receiving and quality-control documentation and prepare Excel reports
Track engineering and construction non-conformances and coordinate issue closeout
Track change orders and expenses against construction contracts
Support oversight of EPC contractors to achieve milestones, scope, budget, safety, and quality objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in engineering, construction management, or a relevant technical discipline is required
1+ years of experience as a project engineer, project coordinator, or technical intern in energy infrastructure construction is preferred, but not required
Alternatively, 2+ years in a project management role in a relevant adjacent industry
Strong desire to gain knowledge of the construction process for renewable power projects
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, project management, problem-solving, and team-building skills
Ability to solve problems quickly
Proficiency with MS Office and document management systems such as SharePoint
Familiarity with creating and managing schedules using MS Project is preferred
Familiarity with Google Earth
Understanding of ArcGIS or Global Mapper is a plus
Ability to represent Scout professionally and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to collaborate with colleagues virtually and in person
Comfortable working in a flat organization and leveraging expertise across different reporting lines
Must have a valid current driver license and be able to travel and perform field work
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements is desirable but not essential
Fully authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or sponsorship
Ability to work outside Monday–Friday hours, including holidays and weekends, when required by the project
Location in or willingness to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, is required
Willingness to work from the Boulder office at least 3 days per week when not traveling
Up to 25% travel to project sites within the U.S.
Start by January 2027 or sooner is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with attractive premiums
401(k) match
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program
Optional supplemental insurance coverage
Hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in the Boulder office when not traveling)