East Region Development Intern Fall 2025

The Development Intern gains exposure to renewable energy development and the roles and responsibilities of Project Managers. As a Development Intern, you will assist Project Managers in project development support roles. Examples of some of the areas you might assist in include the following: 

• Understanding the fundamentals of wind, solar, and energy storage technologies 

• Discover drivers of a project including, scheduling, budgets, energy markets, and project finance 

• Learn key aspects of project management, stakeholder relationships, and real estate. 

• Gain exposure to contract management, permitting, interconnection process, environmental studies, and engineering, procurement, and construction as it applies to projects  

As a development Intern you will build relationships with Scout team members and integrate their feedback into your approach to achieve superior results. Also, you will demonstrate initiative to advance in the organization, exhibit genuine intellectual curiosity, and self-directed learning.  

Across all of these responsibilities, we will look to you to improve the processes used to complete them. During this stage of critical company growth, you will help identify ways to further enhance team efficiency. These improvements may be driven from your past experiences, your ability to connect with and solicit input from our team members, from research you do, and any other sources of inspiration. 

The successful candidate’s background will look something like this: 

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from relevant university of college program.
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for renewable energy.  

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.  

• Creative and resourceful approach to solving problems efficiently and effectively. 

• Detail-oriented self-motivator with exceptional organizational and communication skills. 

• Dynamic interpersonal skills with the ability to use influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Adaptability regarding problem solving, collaborative techniques, and organization. 

• Ability to maintain information confidentiality and handle with discretion.  

• Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow- through capabilities in a fast-paced work environment. 

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

Timeline and Location 

The target start and end date for this role is September 2025 through the end of 2025.  

This internship may take on one of two formats during the Fall: 

1. Two interns who each work 10-20 hours per week.  
2. One intern who works 40 hours per week. 

Please indicate in your cover letter which of these arrangements you prefer.

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. 

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