Resource Assessment Manager - Scout Clean Energy

Scout Clean Energy is seeking an experienced renewable energy Resource Assessment Manager to join a growing Resource Assessment team. The role is an opportunity for those with a background in boundary layer or observational meteorology to apply their skills in numerical problem solving, meteorology or engineering to the design and construction of efficient wind and solar energy assets.

The Resource Assessment Manager will work on early to mid-stage wind and solar development, assist in greenfield prospecting efforts, create preliminary wind/solar turbine/panel layouts, and design/support the development of the project observation campaign to ensure quality data collection.

If you are an experienced professional, please tell us about your accomplishments in the cover letter section. If you are a recent grad, use the cover letter as an opportunity to highlight academic research. Either way, Scout is particularly interested in experience related to:

• Surface/ boundary layer meteorology, observational and/or modeling
• Applications of scanning and profiling Lidar and Sodar, particularly applications related to wind energy
• Synoptic/Meso and Micro-scale modeling
• The WRF Fitch windfarm parameterization is particularly relevant
• Application of meteorological reanalysis datasets and/or downscaling
• Climatic analysis related to different RCP scenarios and their impact on human systems
• Application of novel algorithms to real world problems, particularly in energy
• Applications of wavelet, machine-learning and/or neural-networks

Key Responsibilities:

• Applying theoretical Science/Engineering/Meteorological knowledge to resource assessments on early-stage wind and solar projects. Utilize resource assessment modeling software (commercial / custom) to quantify energy yield and deliver products to the Financial and Commercial teams, including energy yield based on time-of-day pricing and/or time series energy capture methodology.
• Plan and execute meteorological observation campaigns with the goal of collecting quality data from traditional meteorological stations, and/or remote sensing sodars and/or lidars. Ensure observations are backed by high quality documentation.
• Support 3rd party independent engineering consultants by providing on-site data and documentation needed for the production of bankable energy yield assessments.
• Design wind farm and solar arrays to optimize energy capture and/or other financial parameters subject to a variety of real-world constraints related to land use, wind turbine technology, wind resource, and balance of plant.
• Assist new project prospecting efforts. Conduct preliminary screen of areas for potential wind and solar projects from a resource assessment perspective.
• Support M&A due diligence efforts from a Resource Assessment perspective on rapid turnaround high priority wind and solar assets.
• Conduct and/or advise on environmental studies, such as acoustic, shadow flicker, and avian assessments.
• Manage and plan power curve and acoustic testing, including all related activities associated with instrumentation and interfacing with turbine suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Engineering or related technical discipline and/or equivalent formal technical training and experience.
• Experience in running wind/solar farm resource assessments and layout designs using standard industry software packages such as Windographer, OpenWind, WindPro, PlantPredict, etc.
• Experience with wind and solar meteorological campaigns, met sensors, ground based remote sensors (LIDARs and SODARs), solar PV battery systems.
• Experience with wind and solar resource assessment modeling software such as Windographer, OpenWind, WindPro, PVSyst, SAM, ArcGIS, etc.
• Willingness to travel to prospective wind and solar farm locations and existing operational wind and solar farms.
• Ability to read and comprehend specifications, Construction Drawings, and electrical wiring diagrams.

Additional preferred skills:

• 3 years or more years of experience in running wind/solar farm resource assessments and layout designs.
• Demonstrated experience using standard industry software such as Windographer, OpenWind, PVSyst and/or PlantPredict.
• Familiarization with visualization software/coding related to ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro, Paraview, and/or OSM
• Experience with modeling software such as WRF, OpenFOAM, Fluent or Other-GCMs.
• Coding experience with PyWake, FLORIS and/or Pvlib
• Academic or professional use of reanalysis products such as ECMWF-ERA5 and/or NASA-MERRA or equivalent
• Coding experience with real-time forecasting models is a plus

Core Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit tradeoffs, both in written, verbal, and presentation format, to project teams and to senior management.
• Willing and available to travel significantly as needed (20%+) to conferences and sitings (prospecting greenfield projects and met towers).

Organizational Fit:

• Strong project management, process development, and team-building skills. Experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver top-quality work product in multiple areas in a fast-paced work environment without direct supervision.
• Experience using influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Desired Personal / Leadership Characteristics

• Solution-driven team player with the ability to lead and motivate direct and indirect team members to manage actionable task lists and plans you develop to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust at all levels across an organization.
• High emotional IQ – very strong interpersonal skills.

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 will sit in our Boulder, CO office on a hybrid schedule. Candidates open to relocate to sit in our Boulder, CO office are encouraged to apply.

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.

Benefits

Target base salary: $90,000 – $105,000 (Negotiable for the right candidate.)

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.