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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE : AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Position Overview
Our Smart Buildings Solutions team has an opportunity for an Energy Engineering Co-op. This co-op opportunity is hybrid and based out of our Worthington, Ohio office. This position is full-time and runs from January to May 2026.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Ameresco Engineering team on the development and / or execution of energy efficiency projects.
- Provide all necessary support, reports, and documentation required by Management for project, including technical and other support to sales, engineering and operating functions as needed.
- Help the team analyze utility data, audit facilities, complete energy efficiency calculations, compile a collection of creative ECMs, and help sell or implement projects. This may include assisting our controls team with the execution of controls installs thereby providing real-world experience with controls engineering and installation.
- Utility Analytics – Support input and analysis of historical utility bill information including regression analysis, benchmarking, and calculating incremental utility rates by analyzing utility tariffs / riders.
- Implementation – Identify and implement cost-effective energy efficiency projects that pay for themselves through savings (e.g., Lighting, HVAC, Controls, VFDs).
- Recovery Services – Help clients recoup investments on past, current, and future energy efficiency projects (e.g., Utility Programs, PJM, EPACT, Federal, State, Local Grants).
- On-Site Generation – Design, own, and operate on-site generation systems (e.g., Cogeneration, CHP, WER, Solar, Wind).
- Energy Efficiency Consulting – Solve complex energy efficiency problems (e.g., Audits, Assessments, Measurement & Verification, Training).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Working toward a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Energy Engineering. M.S. in Renewable Energy Engineering a plus.Candidates working toward B.S., M.S., or PhD in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Computer Engineering will also be considered.Experience working in the Energy field : particularly with lighting, HVAC, controls, building envelope, etc.Additional Qualifications
Must be based in Worthington, Ohio and able to travel to client sites within 1-2 hours of Columbus, Ohio as needed.Proven ability to gather, input, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills required.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and business relationships.Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.
Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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