Project Development Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE : AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator.

Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe.

Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions.

We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion.

We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for preliminary design management, energy modeling, engineering management, permitting, pre-construction, construction, commissioning and close-out support on Solar PV and Battery Storage specified projects.

Coordinate individuals to support project development i.e., coordinate and administer site walks, shade studies, surveyor, and pre-development support.

Support Senior PM with coordination all equipment procurement for projects (product specification, delivery & storage, purchase orders).

Project management and coordination of third-party engineering contractor schedule and deliverables.

Manage engineering design, permitting and development activities for projects as required.

Coordinate with on-site customer and obtain approvals for design concepts, communicate progress by attending site conference calls / meetings as required.

Manage conceptual and detailed engineering design and bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for renewable energy.

Support technical work with vendors and installation contractors (as appropriate through PreConstruction) for feasibility and pricing verification of proposed project modifications.

Provide technical guidance throughout construction, commissioning, and close out to implementation team.

Manage all utility communication i.e., interconnection applications, engineering coordination, on-site support as required.

Safety compliance, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.

Ensure successful project implementation which meets company objectives, financial parameters, and technical requirements to deliver customer energy cost savings.

Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline.

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a variety of the fundamental activities that support the Renewable Energy Development process including : project solar and battery modeling, engineering, construction of energy generation projects, power purchase agreements, performance contracting, and financial analysis of energy generation projects.

Additional Qualifications :

Demonstrated ability to interact and work with host customers, equipment vendors, engineers, and utilities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal.

Ability to travel to Renewable Energy Project Sites to support permitting and construction management teams.

Advanced Proficiency in PC software applications AutoCAD, PV Syst, Energy Toolbase, Helioscope, Google Sketch preferred.