Renewable Energy Project Developer, East Region

As a Project Developer within Scout’s East Region Development Team, you will be fully responsible for leading your U.S.-based wind and solar projects through all development phases with a focus on mid- to late-stage phases. You will establish land control, coordinate applications for interconnection, and facilitate environmental, permitting, and transmission reviews. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality and profitable projects that meet all project milestones. The East Region has a primary focus in the ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, Southeast and Northeastern U.S. power markets. 

You will be the face of your projects, both externally and internally. Externally, you will build relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, and local government officials to gain project support:  

• Serve as project lead for discussions with landowners, negotiate site control agreements and secure planning / use permit approvals.  

• Coordinate various studies and manage outside consultants to meet project budget and schedule. 

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including federal, state and local officials, project landowners, and surrounding community members. 

• Drive complex negotiations and independently create solutions to project-specific challenges. 

• Make sound decisions under challenging circumstances using available data and your experience. 

Internally, you will collaborate with other Scout staff to ensure the smooth delivery of your projects: 

• Facilitate the engagement of internal development, interconnection, origination, procurement, construction, legal, resource assessment, accounting, GIS, and finance teams. 

• Integrate the feedback of Scout team members into your project approach to achieve superior results. 

• Establish organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures in line with the overall business plans and objectives. 

• Implement long-term company strategy and initiatives related to wind and solar project development. 

• Create control and influence over the costs, terms, and schedules of key project milestones. 

• Efficiently and effectively manage multiple projects in parallel. 

• Support and help guide the work and professional development of Associate level team members. 

You will join the East Region Development Team, reporting directly to the Director of the East Region. You will work together and in parallel with other internal and external subject matter experts to progress the wind and solar projects. 

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program. 

• 5+ years of wind and/or solar development experience.

• Knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale wind and solar power generation development and marketing, with considerable experience leading mid- to late-stage development. 

• Extensive knowledge of interconnection process, permitting, real estate, state/federal regulation, utility procurement goals, politics, law and other issues that impact development of renewable energy projects in the U.S. energy markets. 

• Strong understanding of U.S. power markets and transmission system. 

• Solid understanding of economic drivers for renewable energy projects. 

• 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. 

• Ability to recognize development opportunities and identify and evaluate risks related to renewable project development. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in: 

- A flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting. 

- A dynamic work environment and industry that is constantly evolving.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS platforms (e.g., Google Earth, ArcGIS). 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States. 

• Willingness to work out of the Boulder office is preferred but not required. 

• Willing and available to travel significantly as needed (40%-60%) depending on project stage.

Scout 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. 

Timeline and Location

Scout aims to fill the Project Developer, East Region position as soon as possible, ideally by August or September 2025. 

Our ideal candidate will be able to commute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule.  

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:

• Project Developer - $120,000 - $140,000
• Senior Project Developer - $140,000 - $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.