Project Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) seeks a Project Engineer to join its Federal Engineering Team, executing multimillion‑dollar energy efficiency, HVAC, and distributed energy projects. Position is remote/hybrid with travel required; based in the Salt Lake City, UT area. Responsibilities Coordinate visits to customer project sites to investigate and gather energy performance data for existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems. Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs. Conduct project evaluations and assess results. Directly engage with the client during status meetings, keeping minutes and agendas. Support construction activities from a project engineering perspective, including preparation of conceptual and detailed engineering design, bid documents, narrative scopes of work, drawings, and specifications. Oversee the development of in‑house and third‑party issue for construction (IFC) documents. Oversee and manage the RFI and submittal process. Secure Notices to Proceed (NTPs) to start physical construction based on IFC and design documents. Work with different engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, commissioning, measurement and verification) to ensure designs and deliverables meet contract requirements. Support the evaluation of construction subcontractor bids and equipment vendor proposals to determine best value selections. Prepare written content for technical proposals and reports. Develop approaches for project commissioning in collaboration with Ameresco staff. Ensure that project scopes achieve guaranteed energy and performance metrics, meet customer requirements, and comply with industry standards, specifications, and codes. Provide engineering support throughout all project phases (proposal, development, construction, commissioning, and operation). Cultivate and maintain positive business relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, and customers. Work with the Site Project Manager on ongoing contact, communication, and coordination with customers and subcontractors, including project status updates and remedies for delays or other concerns. Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure quality control and that projects installed per design documents are delivered on time and within budget. Travel as required to support projects. Perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from a four‑year accredited college or university. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an engineering, construction, or project management role with a demonstrated understanding of engineering principles associated with energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies such as boilers, chillers, building automation systems, HVAC systems, building envelope, PV solar, and water/steam distribution systems. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical presentation skills. Ability to review confidential U.S. security information. Valid driver’s license issued by state of residence and in good standing. Additional Qualifications Demonstrated experience with the construction phase of project development. Experience with energy savings performance contracts (ESPC) or utility energy service contracts (UESC). Experience with technologies such as solar PV, battery energy storage systems, cogeneration, microgrids, and power systems. Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. Benefits Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people‑oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans. Equal Opportunity Employer Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ameresco