Data Engineer Co-op

Our Co-op Data Engineer will help optimize the performance of our growing fleet of more than 350+ wind turbines and solar inverters. Using your technical knowledge and analytical skills, you will transform millions of data points into actionable insights to inform tactical and strategic operating decisions.  

The goal of this analysis is to ensure that every kilowatt of energy that the turbines and solar assets could produce is being produced. With access to our SCADA systems, you will use existing code and develop new code to identify outliers in the operating data, which you will flag and monitor. You will develop dashboards, summary reports, and other tools so that our Asset Management team can leverage these insights to make better decisions.  

Our Associate Data Engineer is responsible for putting data to work for Scout’s fleet of operating projects. You will collect and analyze downtime, time series, and operating data in order to identify approaches to optimize fleet operations. You will share analysis of deviations from optimal performance with our field staff to identify the root cause, select appropriate solutions, and develop a timeline to resolve the issue. 

Your day-to-day work will involve 

• Analyzing wind and solar operational data to identify opportunities for increasing energy output.  

• Building and supporting data validation models and tools to ensure data being recorded is accurate.  

• Building and supporting statistical models to identify underperforming assets.  

• Automating operational and metric reporting.  

• Utilizing data visualization and other strategies to tailor reports and forecasts for key audiences, including Asset Management, senior managers, and our investors.  

• Developing and documenting processes to increase the efficiency of our work. 

• Supporting our monthly reporting structure, working with site staff to identify deviations from target performance and key drivers. 

• Resolving issues and concerns by leveraging the internal and external resources at your disposal.   

• Evaluating increasingly complex issues or concerns to more senior staff, accompanied by recommendations for resolution. 

• Providing ad-hoc data analysis to support our internal and external stakeholders. 

• Engaging with our data historian, central server, wind turbine OEM SCADA systems, substation SCADA systems, and SCADA data aggregation/historian platforms to support solutions that identify and report on performance deviations.  

Targeted Majors: Enrolled and pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Economics, or similar program. 

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Engineering from an accredited university or four years of relevant experience. 

• Proficiency with Python 

• Experience with data modeling and data processing in SQL. 

• Strong statistical and analytical skills 

• Strong communication, project management skills. 

• Interest in renewable energy industry 

• Experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders. 

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision 

• Attention to detail and a desire to learn 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with energy systems, finance and/or energy markets 

• Knowledge of or experience with RDBMS programs such as MS SQL Server and/or Postgres 

• Experience with PowerBI, R, and MS Automation 

• Previous coursework or experience in renewable energy industry 

Timeline and Location 

This is a project-based position designed for student candidates to start in the months of January or February as a part-time position (10-12 hours per week) and transfer to full time upon the completion of the candidate’s spring 2025 semester. Upon the start of the candidate’s Fall 2025 semester, it will transfer back to a part time position (10-12 hours per week) until the completion of the candidate’s current degree program. 

Our ideal candidate will be able to work out of our Boulder office during the duration of the co-op per the program requirements. 

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

Pay rate: $25.00 - $30.00