Project Development Engineer

Ameresco; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Project Development Engineer with expertise in commercial buildings and mechanical systems to join the West Engineering team. The role focuses on energy efficiency and building automation technology within energy performance contracts and related initiatives.

The position requires collaborating with engineers to explore opportunities, prepare energy savings analyses, and support design, construction, and commissioning activities across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, sustainable, or electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of energy efficiency and/or building automation project development experience.
• Candidates with fewer years may be considered for a lower level position.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to audit mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems and collect energy data.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and assist with energy savings calculations.
• Support design, construction, and maintenance of ESP projects under energy savings contracts.
• Prepare design and bid documents, estimates, drawings, and specs for energy-efficient measures.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for feasibility and pricing.
• Provide technical guidance through development, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Ensure project implementation meets financial and technical goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across project phases.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Building automation

Project development

HVAC systems

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering / sustainable engineering / electrical engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Building simulation software

Job description

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. New opportunity based in Portland, Oregon for a Project Development Engineer with experience in commercial buildings and mechanical systems to partner with Ameresco's West Engineering team in developing and implementing project opportunities in energy efficiency and building automation technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate visits to customer project sites to investigate existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems and document energy performance information, including utility data and facility infrastructure drawings.
• Identify opportunities for conservation or efficiency and assist with preparation of energy savings calculations and technical engineering assessment.
• Assist engineers with design and development activities in support of construction, operations, and maintenance of customer site projects as required by energy savings performance contracts.
• Collaborate with project engineers to prepare conceptual and detailed design and bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for energy efficient building technology and system measures.
• Coordinate with vendors and installation contractors for feasibility and pricing verification of proposed project modifications.
• Provide technical guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including proposals, reports, cost estimates, and presentations.
• Assure successful project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings.
• Cultivate and maintain effective business relationships at all levels and project phases.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, sustainable engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in energy efficiency and/or building automation project development and implementation.
• NOTE: Candidates with fewer years of experience may also be considered for a lower level position.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and quantify energy savings and implement complex projects involving chiller and boiler plants, motors, VSDs, HVAC retrofit, controls, and distributed generation.
• Knowledge of measurement and verification, project cost estimating and accounting desired.
• Experience with building simulation and related software and industrial facility retrofits is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical data, spreadsheet, and presentation communication and organizational skills.
• MS Office proficiency required with advanced Excel and Word experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication and technical presentation skills.
• Valid Driver's License issued by state of residence and in good standing.

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.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Energy careers at Ameresco bring employees to the forefront of new energy technology with the backing of an experienced team of energy efficiency and renewable energy engineers and professionals.

Ameresco is a recognized leader throughout North America and United Kingdom, delivering comprehensive renewable energy and energy efficiency services to public and private enterprises.

"Its inspiring to work on projects that are shaping the future of energy use and to be part of a team that has tremendous experience in renewable energy systems." - Ameresco Employee