Project Development Engineer

Ameresco•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco, Inc. is a leading energy solutions provider focused on helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and achieve net-zero decarbonization. They serve public sector, government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. Ameresco develops, constructs, and operates smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades. This role is based in Portland, Oregon, and will partner with the West Engineering team to develop and implement energy efficiency and building automation technology projects, with a focus on commercial buildings and mechanical systems.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with fewer years of experience may also be considered for a lower level position.
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.

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.