Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

This is a Summer 2026 internship to support Scout's engineering and preconstruction efforts. A successful candidate will leverage their engineering, research, and design skills to identify better approaches to common challenges faced in the utility-scale renewable energy industry. This internship includes the opportunity to work closely with the engineering and preconstruction teams but also members of many different departments at Scout.

Scout's Engineering team aims to improve design capabilities and increase design capacity. To expedite code studies, the candidate will create a Federal, State, and Local database of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and compile code requirements from historical and current projects.

Additionally, the candidate will perform civil designs for utility scale solar and wind projects utilizing established methods as well as trial new software to enhance the design process.  By the end of this internship, you will have a deeper understanding of the overall project design and development process for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

The results of the candidate's efforts will provide lasting impact for Scout since they will inform decisions about projects that Scout designs to last for 20+ years.

Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to shadow team members during meetings and other training opportunities to provide additional insight into key industry trends and challenges.

Note to prospective candidates:

Scout is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive team of professionals. We encourage applications from all demographics. It has been studied that underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you are excited about the projects in this internship position, you are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed below.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications

- Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited college or university majoring in technical disciplines such as Engineering, Physics, Math, or another STEM field.

- Interest in the renewable energy industry

- Demonstrated commitment to high quality deliverables

- Dynamic verbal and written communication skills that are appropriate for a professional setting

- Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Timeline and Location

This position will begin May, 2026. The internship will be a full-time (40 hr/week) commitment for the duration of the 12-week internship program. The candidate preferably can work out of the Scout Boulder office for the duration of the internship program per the program requirements.

Characteristics of Successful Scout Team Members

- Integrity.

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

- Initiative.

Resourcefulself-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 withstrong interpersonal skillsand a commitment to working across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals

Benefits

Invitation to Diverse Candidates

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

Hourly Rate: $25-30/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.