Project Engineer – Distributed Energy Resources

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation, design, and execution of distributed energy resource (DER) projects, particularly emphasizing solar PV, battery energy storage, and microgrids.

• Conduct on-site evaluations at customer locations to collect project data, assess current conditions, and facilitate technical assessments.

• Carry out engineering analyses to produce initial system configurations, project energy output estimations, and generate conceptual cost projections.

• Aid in the development of both conceptual and detailed engineering design documentation, which encompasses scopes of work, schematics, narratives, and technical specifications.

• Create requests for proposals and assist in evaluating third-party engineering firms across electrical, civil, and geotechnical sectors.

• Contribute to the assessment of subcontractor bids and equipment vendor proposals to identify optimal selections based on performance, cost, feasibility, and warranty factors.

• Develop technical content for project proposals, reports, and presentations, effectively communicating project status, significant challenges, and suggested resolutions.

• Assist in managing project modifications and technical interventions to promote successful project results.

• Provide engineering assistance throughout all project phases, including proposal development, design, construction, commissioning, and operational stages.

• Collaborate with Ameresco teams to formulate project commissioning strategies and ensure successful system initiation and transition.

• Identify potential energy efficiency enhancements at customer sites and ensure project scopes are aligned with guaranteed energy and performance goals.

• Ensure that designs and project recommendations fulfill customer requirements and adhere to relevant codes, standards, specifications, and industry best practices.

• Establish and sustain strong professional relationships with colleagues, customers, subcontractors, and external collaborators.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to facilitate customer communications, project coordination, status updates, and resolution of design and construction issues.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to uphold quality control and ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in line with customer expectations.

• Travel as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from a recognized four-year college or university.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering, project development, or similar technical position.

• Capability to review confidential U.S. security information.

• Experience with projects involving solar PV, battery energy storage systems, cogeneration, microgrids, and power systems.

• Familiarity with whole-building energy modeling and/or solar PV modeling software.

• Experience in supporting the construction phase of project development.

• Solid understanding of engineering principles related to various energy technologies such as boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, building automation systems, building envelope systems, and water/steam distribution systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), or progress toward obtaining PE licensure.

• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and in good standing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off