Development Intern New Projects Summer 2025

You may be a fit for this role if this sounds like you: 

This position provides exposure to many aspects of renewable energy development. and is suited for someone looking to get a foot in the door of the renewable energy industry. It requires a high capacity for work, a desire to help others succeed, and a facility with multiple technology platforms.  

Position Description  

The New Projects Development Internship gives direct exposure to renewable energy development, and it provides an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of Project Managers. As a Development Intern, you will assist Project Managers in project development support roles as requested. 

Examples of some of the tasks you might assist in include the following: 

• Evaluate new prospective project areas for a variety of parameters, creating project business plans and justification for pursuit of selected regions. 

• Analyze and compare a number of project sites utilizing Scout’s proprietary GIS software platform 

• Discover and evaluate economic drivers of a project including, scheduling, budgets, energy market trends, and project finance 

• Learn key aspects of project management, stakeholder relationships, real estate, and GIS. 

• Gain exposure to contract management, permitting, interconnection process, environmental studies, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as it applies to projects  

• Conduct competitor research to support the development of renewable energy facilities. 

• Analyze interconnection queues and document findings in various deliverables.  

• Plan and coordinate landowner events and community outreach. 

• Execute GIS requests. 

• Help maintain and manage projects file infrastructure.  

• Coordinate with our Project Managers, Engineering, Interconnection, and other teams to provide workflow updates and address any issues. 

 
As an intern you will build relationships with Scout team members and integrate their feedback into your approach to achieve superior results. Also, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate initiative, exhibit genuine intellectual curiosity, and self-directed learning, and be considered for advancement within the organization 

Across all of these duties, we will look to you to improve the processes used to complete them. During this stage of critical company growth, you will help identify ways to further enhance team efficiency. These improvements may be driven from your past experiences, your ability to connect with and solicit input from our team members, from research you do, and any other sources of inspiration. 

Requirements

The successful candidate’s background will look something like this: 

• Demonstrated interest in and passion for renewable energy.  

• IT fluent with experience on various platforms. (Microsoft Office required. Salesforce preferred.) 

• Some proficiency on GIS software is preferred. 

• Creative and resourceful approach to solving problems efficiently and effectively. 

• Detail-oriented self-motivator with exceptional organizational and communication skills. 

• Dynamic interpersonal skills with the ability to use influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Ability to maintain information confidentiality and handle with discretion.  

• Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow- through capability in a fast-paced work environment.  

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Timeline and Location 

This position will begin in May 2025. 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. For New projects specifically most of your work will be done in the office because this role involves handling documents received in hard copy from landowners. 

Characteristics of Successful Scout Team Members 

• Integrity. Ethical professional who does the right thing even when it is difficult. 

• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivator with exceptional leadership and organizational skills. 

• Intelligence. Perpetual learner with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly. 

• Work Ethic. Productive team member who desires to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to meet deadlines and get things done. 

• Team Focus. Purpose-driven colleague with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals. 

Benefits

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.