Sr. Energy 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.

Ameresco has a new opportunity for a Sr. Energy Engineer to join our Measurement & Verification Team. The engineer will be responsible for providing technical expertise to ensure our energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are generating the energy and water savings that we guarantee to our customers through Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) on federal projects throughout the United States. This position can be based at either our Knoxville, TN, or Columbia, MD office.

Responsibilities

Gather site information including commodity meter data, BAS trend data, PV production data, and CHP plant performance data;

Schedule and conduct site surveys of HVAC systems, boiler plants, chiller plants, PV arrays, and compressed air systems to verify equipment is performing as intended to achieve project energy savings;

Analyze and evaluate data to verify energy savings are being achieved using spreadsheet-based energy calculations, and to a lesser extent building energy models such as eQuest;

Write quarterly and annual Measurement & Verification reports to summarize findings of surveys and analysis. Reports must clearly convey methodologies used to verify energy savings and any deficiencies that were found to result in reduced savings;

Make recommendations to customers of operational changes that would result in additional energy savings;

As required, coordinate assistance with Ameresco Operations & Maintenance staff and service contractors to address any identified deficiencies;

Assist project development teams in creating M&V protocols for new projects;

Cultivate and foster customer relationships; and

Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

BSME or equivalent four-year technical engineering degree.

Minimum five years’ experience performing energy savings analysis for HVAC systems, boiler plants, chiller plants, or compressed air systems.

Ability to review confidential US security information.

Additional Qualifications:

PE license or on track to obtain within 2 years of hire.

Strong analytical capability in regard to evaluating HVAC system trend data to verify proper operation of energy saving control strategies.

Ability to analyze and quantify energy savings in projects involving chiller and boiler plants, motors, compressors, VSDs, HVAC retrofit, controls, and distributed generation.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Excellent verbal, written and computer communication skills.

Understanding of engineering principles associated with the analysis of energy-savings measures.

Knowledge of IPMVP and FEMP standards a plus.

Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing.

Ability to travel as required.

AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Women/Minorities/Veteran/Disability.