Project Development Engineer at Ameresco in New York, NY

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources . At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation. The Project Development Engineer (PDE) is responsible for measuring and modeling energy, using and evaluating new technologies, renewables, and the retrofitting of existing equipment to improve efficiency. Performs ASHRAE audits and collaborates with Design and Construction to ensure proper design and implementation planning. Preferable if candidates are in proximity to the Ameresco offices in the Tri-State area (CT, NJ, NY), and able to commute to those offices. However, for the face to face interview portion of the process, candidate will be expected to travel to the Framingham Headquarters of Ameresco. Responsibilities: The Project Development Engineer (PDE) is responsible for supporting, and potentially leading (based on experience) the development of energy and water efficiency improvements as well as the development of renewable energy and storage opportunities, primarily in the Northeast Region. The position is responsible for both personally working on and collaborating with internal and external teams associated with Ameresco led projects. Work collaboratively with the development and sales teams to identify and evaluate opportunities for energy and water conservation, efficiency, or renewable technology. Prepare energy savings calculations, develop baseline profiles, and provide end-use and retrofit analyses; Prepare preliminary design (30%) of proposed energy improvements and collaborate with local contractors for budgetary pricing; Coordination design and development group activities in support of construction, operations, and maintenance of projects as required by the contract; Collaborate efforts to prepare conceptual and detailed engineering design and bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for energy and water efficient technologies and/or renewable technologies; Interface with other departments, management, and non-technical staff to collaborate technical diligence with a business solution in mind; Prepare and populate internal financial models, providing ROI, life cycle costing, and internal rate of return specifics to the team and customer; Develop Measurement and Verification plans for projects requiring a guarantee; Provide engineering guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations; Execute project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings; Compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes; Ensure successful project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings; Contribute to overall team education, communication, and growth; Cultivate and maintain positive business relationships; Perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical engineering Minimum of five (5) years' experience acting in an energy or project development engineering role, including experience with: site auditing, u