Operations Engineer Intern
Scout Clean Energy
Operations Engineer Intern
Scout Clean Energy
Develops and operates renewable energy assets
Scout Clean Energy · Boulder, United States · Temporary · Posted 2026-10-02
Salary: USD 25–30
Workplace: on_site
Department: Asset Management
The Operations Engineering Intern will work on Scout’s Technical Services team and gain exposure to wind 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 or Data Engineer.
Day to day activities will include collecting and analyzing data to troubleshoot wind and solar asset issues, as well as creating and promoting new analytics and processes to improve energy output and performance. The chosen applicant will gain industry critical knowledge on renewable asset operation, reporting, and performance metrics. They will develop their knowledge of wind turbine and solar data and systems to support the fleet. also work closely with other Scout team members to learn about real time monitoring, forecast and generation tracking, and operational models.
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. Potential projects include but are not limited to developing new machine learning models to identify fleet issues, enhancing fiberglass blade repairs and procedures, and investigating electrical and mechanical issues on wind turbine gearboxes and/or solar inverters. Upon the completion of the internship, they will give a final presentation (virtual or in person) to upper management on the project.
Targeted Majors: Pursuing BS or MS in Engineering, Material Science, Computer Science, Math, or Physics
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Timeline and Location
This position will begin in May 2027. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. Our ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the internship program per the program requirements.
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.
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.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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Develops and operates renewable energy assets
Scout Clean Energy develops and owns renewable power assets. It has about 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and storage projects in operation or under construction, and a pipeline of over 19,000 MW across 25 states. The company handles the full lifecycle of projects including development, permitting, financing, construction, 24/7 operations, asset management, and power marketing. Its product is electricity generated by renewable assets and related services that manage, operate, and optimize these assets for performance and revenue. The firm differentiates itself with its scale, end-to-end capability from development to asset management, and being part of Brookfield Renewable, a large, diversified renewable platform, which provides broad resources and experience. Scout’s goal is to grow a large, reliable portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects and to deliver clean power to markets while creating value for investors.
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