Ameresco

Energy Engineer

Ameresco$70K — $100K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy engineering, building performance analysis, or related discipline.
  • Travel Required.
  • CEM, CMVP, or CCP certification preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting or retro-commissioning HVAC systems.
  • Proficiency in advanced data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R).

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate energy savings and demand reduction opportunities.
  • Analyze utility and sub-meter data to identify load profiles and anomalies.
  • Execute existing MBCx workflows, including performance monitoring and ECM presentation.
  • Oversee the implementation of campus metering systems and meter commissioning.
  • Manage FDD rule sets within EMIS/analytics platforms and support operational decision-making.
  • Measure and verify the performance of energy management initiatives.
  • Deliver technical reports and translate analytics into actionable guidance.

Benefits

  • Health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Potential performance incentives and bonuses.
Full Job Description

Ameresco has an immediate opening for a Energy Engineer / Analyst to join our Performance Engineering team, supporting a diverse multi-site portfolio spanning commercial office, K-12, healthcare, and government facilities. This role blends deep building systems expertise, data analytics fluency, and customer engagement — operating at the intersection of engineering, FDD/MBCx, and M&V.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate potential energy savings and demand reduction opportunities, including operational changes and capital measures.
  • Analyze interval (15-min/hourly) utility and sub-meter data to characterize load profiles, identify demand charge drivers, and detect anomalies.
  • Execute MBCx workflows including baseline establishment, ongoing performance monitoring, and savings persistence verification; identify and present operational ECMs to facility stakeholders.
  • Support the development and implementation of campus metering systems (electricity, gas, steam, chilled water); develop specifications and single-line diagrams; oversee meter commissioning and EMIS/DAS integration.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage FDD rule sets within EMIS/analytics platforms; triage and prioritize fault alerts and develop fault impact estimates to support O&M decision-making.
  • Measure and verify performance of energy management programs over time.
  • Deliver clear technical reports and presentations translating complex analytics into actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy engineering, building performance analysis, or related discipline.
  • Travel Required.

Additional Qualifications:

  • CEM, CMVP, or CCP certification.
  • Prior customer-facing or consulting experience.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting, retro-commissioning, or monitoring based commissioning of  HVAC systems and central cooling and heating plants.
  • Familiar with measurement and verification methods and protocols.
  • Working knowledge of BAS/BMS platforms.
  • Energy and data analysis experience, including:
    • Data driven modeling,
    • Interval meter data analysis,
    • Energy efficiency and demand reduction opportunities for HVAC, cooling and heating plants and distributed energy resources.
  • Working knowledge of advanced data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R)
  • Experience leveraging AI tools effectively and appropriately in an energy engineering context.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high emotional intelligence; solutions-oriented mindset with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $70,000 – $100,000 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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About Ameresco

Ameresco, Inc. provides comprehensive energy services for businesses and organizations in North America and Europe. The company's services include energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, energy security and resilience, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions. Ameresco's customers include federal, state, and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Ameresco
Size
1,272 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$1 billion
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