Project Development Engineer - Solar PV

Ameresco, Inc. (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.

At 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.

Ameresco currently has a new opportunity for a Solar PV Project Development Engineer based in Boston, MA. This position requires demonstrated experience in Solar PV development and the design of commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Development Managers and Design Engineers to provide project support for development, design, and cost estimation activities.
• Conduct site surveys to assess and document site dimensions, electrical systems, PV array location and utility interconnection options.
• Gather key project technical data such as site structure and electrical drawings and site electricity load data and costs.
• Prepare preliminary PV system designs using software such as Helioscope or Solesca.
• Prepare Solar PV site plans and basic electrical one-line diagrams in Auto CAD as part of 30% designs.
• Perform system energy modeling and energy estimates using software estimating tools such as PV SYST and SAM.
• Prepare project budgets interacting with equipment vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Support the preparation and submission of utility interconnection applications and permits, as required.
• Assist Project Development Managers with technical aspects and drawings for proposals, contracts, and customer presentations.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices and codes.
• Foster effective and positive business relationships with all parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in residential or commercial Solar PV and/or Energy Storage development.
• Demonstrated experience in a generally related construction development process including project development, design and engineering, and construction of energy generation projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, Helioscope (or Solesca) and PV SYST.
• Basic understanding of NEC and other applicable codes pertaining to commercial Solar PV.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, computer, and technical communication and presentation skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with PV CASE.
• Strong interpersonal and team communication skills.
• Professional Certifications and/or advanced degree is desirable (PE, CEM, NABCEP, EIT, PMP).

Ameresco 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.

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