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(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.\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nPreferable if candidates are in proximity to the Ameresco offices in the Tri-State area (CT, NJ, NY), and able to commute to those offices.\nHowever, for the face to face interview portion of the process, candidate will be expected to travel to the Framingham Headquarters of Ameresco.\nResponsibilities:\nThe 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.\n\nWork 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;\n\nPrepare preliminary design (30%) of proposed energy improvements and collaborate with local contractors for budgetary pricing;\n\nCoordination design and development group activities in support of construction, operations, and maintenance of projects as required by the contract;\n\nCollaborate 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;\n\nInterface with other departments, management, and non-technical staff to collaborate technical diligence with a business solution in mind;\n\nPrepare and populate internal financial models, providing ROI, life cycle costing, and internal rate of return specifics to the team and customer;\n\nDevelop Measurement and Verification plans for projects requiring a guarantee;\n\nProvide engineering guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations;\n\nExecute project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings;\n\nCompliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes;\n\nEnsure successful project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings;\n\nContribute to overall team education, communication, and growth;\n\nCultivate and maintain positive business relationships;\n\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical engineering\n\nMinimum of five (5) years' experience acting in an energy or project development engineering role, including experience with: site auditing, utility data analysis, project development, energy and water savings calculations and modeling, renewable energy calculations and modeling, energy studies, face-to-face customer interaction, financial analysis, various contracting models, rebate and incentives, performance contracting.\n\nAdditional Qualifications:\nProfessional Certifications or education progress toward certification viewed as favorable for position requirements (EIT, PE, MBA, CEM, NABCEP).\n\nDemonstrated ability to analyze, quantify, and qualify energy savings and implement complex technical solutions involving supply side savings opportunities, water conservation, waste management, distributed generation, and renewable energy technology.\n\nKnowledge of HVAC, lighting, water, metering, and energy generation technologies.\n\nKnowledge of solar PV modeling and applications.\n\nDemonstrated skills in priority organization, technical writing, detail-oriented approach, with ability to produce big picture results in a fast-paced business environment.\n\nDemonstrated ability to interact and work with multi-functional teams including: sales, customers, equipment vendors, multi discipline engineers, and utilities.\n\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal.\n\nDemonstrated ability to self-start project tasks, work proactively, work to understand project objectives, deliverables, timeframes, and expectations.\n\nAbility to travel to project sites to support development efforts.\n\nTravel less than 50% of the time.\n\nThe anticipated salary range for this role is $122,000-$176,000 per year (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.\nActual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.\nWe disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.\nAmeresco 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.\nAll official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. 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