Development Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Specific Duties

The Development Engineer will work closely with the development team assigned to each bid and be responsible for specific duties as follows:

• Bid Development:
  • Identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) at potential customer sites
  • Carry out energy audits and surveys
  • Prepare preliminary capital cost and energy savings models for each ECM
  • Attend regular client project meetings
  • Prepare the technical write up for inclusion in bid submission
  • Present technical solutions at bid meetings
• High Level Appraisals:
  • Assessment of existing system configuration and operation at client sites.
  • Compilation and analysis of data
  • Conceptual design of energy related projects
  • Preliminary constructability assessment and project risk assessment
  • Prepare capital and operating cost budgets
  • Detailed energy savings calculations
  • Preparation of final report and presentation
• Investment Grade Audits
  • Further definition of solutions from High Level Appraisal stage including on-site assessments as necessary
  • Constructability assessment
  • Project risk assessment
  • Finalise solution selection
  • Prepare full equipment list with performance/sizing/selection for key energy equipment, all major pipework lines, pumps (including pressure capabilities), heat exchangers including definition of control philosophy
  • Prepare P & ID, layout and scheme drawings
  • Produce an outline work package for contractor to provide pricing and assess accordingly
  • Develop savings calculations and pricing to +/- 10% for project capital approval

General Duties

• To update the company work monitoring systems with accurate details
• Assist in improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• General office duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Engineering degree preferably in chemical, mechanical or electrical Achieved or working towards chartered engineer status Minimum of 4 years’ experience of energy related or field engineer work for an Energy Services Business Experience working on UK Public Sector Tender Frameworks including ReFiT, Essentia, CEF, SNDEE advantageous. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and have a flexible approach to work. They will be customer focused, passionate about energy efficiency and renewable energy. They should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise work under pressure and complete within deadlines. The job requires the willingness to travel across UK and Europe, while based in Central London.

An award-winning industry leader, AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including company pension and incentive plans.