Reliability Intern, Operations Engineering Summer 2024

Location

Boulder, CO | United States

Job description

The Operations Reliability Intern will work on Scout’s Technical Services team and gain exposure to wind turbine and solar operations and performance engineering. It provides an introduction to the renewable energy industry as well as the roles and responsibilities of a Reliability Engineer. 

Day to day activities will include interfacing with our Operations Engineering team to identify and troubleshoot wind solar asset issues. The chosen applicant will gain industry critical knowledge and better understand how renewable assets operate and improve performance. They will develop their knowledge of wind turbine and solar physics and controls. This knowledge will be used to assess turbine and solar performance and create new engineering processes and better support our fleet. The Reliability Intern will also work closely with other Scout team members to learn about transitioning construction projects to operations and the startup of a renewable energy project. 

We will work with the chosen intern to assess their skills and interests and determine an appropriate individual project for them to work on with the support of the technical team. Upon the completion of the internship, they will give a final presentation (virtual or in person) to upper management on the project. 

Targeted Majors: Enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering. Or enrolled or pursuing a bachelor’s in physics, or related science. 

Requirements

• Strong statistical and analytical skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication 
• Interest in renewable energy industry 
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision 
• Attention to detail and a desire to learn 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Basic understanding of wind turbine physics 
• Experience with sensors, motors, electronics, and energy systems 
• Knowledge or experience with SQL, MatLab, R, and/or Python 
• Interest and ability to travel out of state to a wind or solar farm 

Key Learning Outcomes: 

• Gain useful and functional understanding of wind turbine and solar operations engineering 
• Develop professional experience and practice interacting in a teamwork-oriented remote organization 
• Understand the renewable energy industry 

Timeline and Location 

Expect 40 hours a week for 12 weeks 

Flexible start/end date, targeting May start date, August/September end date.

Boulder Colorado, ideal candidate would be comfortable working with a semi-remote team 

Benefits

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 safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members. 
• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult. 
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills. 
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems. 

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups 

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity. 

Invitation to Veterans 

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty. 

 

Compensation   

$25-30 an hour 

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