Senior Energy Engineer

Ameresco; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Engineer to join their team, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. This role involves conducting energy audits, preparing technical documentation for bids, and supporting project design and commissioning. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing their expertise in energy conservation measures while contributing to innovative projects across the UK and Europe. If you are enthusiastic about sustainability and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in relevant fields and chartered engineer status preferred.
• 4+ years of energy-related engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct energy audits and feasibility studies for client projects.
• Prepare technical documentation and present solutions at bid meetings.
• Assist in project design and provide support during implementation.

Skills

Energy Audits

Data Analysis

Project Management

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

Engineering Degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Scheduling Tools

Job description

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.

Specific Duties

The Engineer will be responsible for specific duties as follows:

1. Bid Development:
   • Identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) at potential customer sites
   • Carry out energy audits and surveys
   • Prepare capital cost and energy savings models for each ECM
   • Prepare the technical write up for inclusion in bid submission
   • Present technical solutions at bid meetings
2. Feasibility studies (High Level Appraisals):
   • Assessment of existing system configuration and operation at client sites.
   • Compilation and analysis of data
   • Conceptual design of energy related projects
   • Preparation of final report and presentation
3. Scheme Design (Front End Design/Investment Grade Audits):
   • Further definition of conceptual design from feasibility stage including on-site assessments as necessary
   • Finalise scheme selection
   • Develop heat and mass balance for the selected scheme
   • Prepare full equipment list with performance/sizing/selection for key energy equipment, all major pipework lines, pumps (including pressure capabilities), heat exchangers including definition of control philosophy
   • Prepare P & ID, layout and scheme drawings
   • Produce an outline work package for contractor to provide pricing and assess accordingly
   • Develop savings calculations and pricing to +/- 10% for project capital approval
4. Detailed Design and Commissioning:
   • Assist in finalisation of project design, P & ID, equipment selection and layout
   • Provide technical support to the project implementation team throughout the implementation period
   • HAZOP and technical review meetings as required
   • Attend site to support commissioning and performance trials

General Duties:

• To update the company work monitoring systems with accurate details
• Assist in improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Sales and business development
• General office duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering degree preferably in chemical, mechanical or electrical
• Achieved or working towards chartered engineer status
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience of energy related or field engineer work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools

Personal Attributes:

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and have a flexible approach to work. They will be customer focused, passionate about energy efficiency and renewable energy. They should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize work under pressure and complete within deadlines. The job requires the willingness to travel across UK and Europe, while based in Central London.