Senior Manager, Construction Engineering

As Scout’s Senior Manager, Construction Engineering, you’ll be the owner’s technical representative from late-stage design through COD for utility‑scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. You will lead multidisciplinary design reviews, manage third‑party Owner’s Engineers, guide QA/QC and FAT programs, resolve construction RFIs/NCRs, and oversee commissioning and technical handover - establishing standards and capturing lessons learned for a growing IPP with an entrepreneurial culture.  

Your attention to detail and ability to concurrently drive multiple work streams forward on time and on budget will be key to your success. Your technical knowledge and experience with interfacing with internal and external construction teams on renewable energy projects will be widely valued in this role. 

Travel to project sites within the United States and Canada is expected during project construction.  Remote candidates will be expected to be in the Boulder office one week per month. 

What you’ll do: 

EPC Design Optimization 

• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews of EPC engineering deliverables (drawings, calculations, specifications) to ensure compliance with Owner’s Requirements and PPA/Interconnection obligations. 

• Optimize designs for capital efficiency, execution risk, and long‑term reliability (e.g., cable routing, inverter placement, equipment selection). 

• Provide input on EPC contract technical exhibits and negotiations; ensure constructability and permitting needs are baked into design. 

• Capture and feed lessons learned back to Development, Engineering, and Preconstruction for future designs. 

Owner’s Engineering & SME Management 

• Scope, contract, and manage third‑party Owner’s Engineers; direct their scope, budget, and schedule for timely independent reviews and studies. 

• Interface with and/or manage internal SMEs (Electrical, Civil, SCADA/Commissioning, QA/QC) and external specialists (Protection & Relaying, Metering, HV/Transmission). 

Construction Technical Support & Quality Assurance 

• Serve as the primary escalation point for technical RFIs, field changes, and NCRs; coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and design engineers to approve modifications. 

• Oversee the project QA/QC program, including third‑party inspectors and provide oversight to internal QA/QC engineers (e.g., pile testing, torque checks, MV terminations). 

• Lead or oversee root‑cause analyses with contractors and third‑party engineers; enforce corrective actions and contract requirements. 

• Ensure that GIA/interconnection requirements are met during construction and energization. 

Major Equipment QA & FAT 

• Plan and coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for transformers, inverters, wind turbines, BESS containers, etc.; confirm manufacturing quality prior to shipment. 

• Align FAT acceptance criteria with project specs and commissioning plans. 

Commissioning Leadership & Handover 

• Review/approve EPC commissioning plans, pre‑functional checklists, functional tests, and capacity/performance testing procedures. 

• Provide oversight to the SCADA & Commissioning Engineer to bring SCADA online, verify data and controls, and confirm operational readiness. 

• Manage technical turnover to Asset Management & Operations, ensuring complete as‑builts, test packages, warranties, and asset system population. 

Stakeholder Communication & Governance 

• Lead weekly technical meetings with EPCs and third‑party OEs; track open issues to closure. 

• Provide clear internal updates to Development, Finance, and Leadership on technical risks, cost/schedule impacts, and mitigation. 

• Establish and maintain engineering/commissioning standards and templates; document processes and best practices for repeatable delivery. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred). 

• 8+ years in at least one of the following:  

• Design engineer for utility‑scale solar/wind/BESS projects; or 

• Owner’s Engineer/technical advisor on renewables; or 

• Construction‑phase engineering for utility‑scale renewables (design → IFC → field support). 

• Demonstrated Owner’s experience resolving multi‑disciplinary technical issues with EPCs/OEMs; strong understanding of civil & electrical plans/specs. 

• Proven ability to prioritize multiple workstreams, make sound, timely decisions, and drive accountability across internal/external teams. 

• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills. 
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field work required. 
• This role requires current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States. At this time, this role is not open to candidates who will require immigration sponsorship now or in the future, (e.g., OPT/CPT, H‑1B, H‑2B, TN) or other employment-based visas.   

Preferred / Nice to Have 

• Formal Project Management training (e.g., PMP) and a track record managing technical scope through the full EPC cycle into operations. 

• Experience with SCADA implementation, commissioning, protection & relaying settings, and performance/capacity testing. 

• Experience with Protection and Control Engineering 

• Experience with Metering Engineering 

• Mentoring experience; ability to coach junior engineers and standardize processes. 

• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements (OSHA‑10 preferred). 

Tools & Systems 

• Proficient with MS Office and MS Project (or equivalent project tools). 

• Experienced with SharePoint andProcore . 

• Capable in Bluebeam and AutoCAD for design review; Google Earth; exposure to ArcGIS/GlobalMapper is a plus. 

Timeline and Location 

We will review resumes for this role on an ongoing basis with a start date as soon as possible.   

Our ideal candidate is located in Boulder, CO or would be willing to relocate to the Boulder area in order to commute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule.      

Remote employees will be considered with the expectation that they will be in the Boulder office 1 week per month (in addition to site travel). Site travel typically includes 1–2 trips per month during active construction; role may reach up to 25% travel at peak periods. Successful candidates will be able to work outside a standard M–F schedule (including some evenings/weekends) when the project requires. 

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 

Target base salary: $150,000-$170,000

Attractive bonus potential. 

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.