Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources.

At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability.  Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation.

Ameresco currently has an opening for an Associate Project Engineer this role will be critical in supporting a growing pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects serving military housing communities nationwide. This position will work from an office in Knoxville, Tennessee reporting to a Sr. Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with customers and project site visits to collect facility, equipment, utility, and operational data.
• Gather, organize, and analyze energy and performance data to support project development activities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with developing preliminary project cost estimates.
• Support the identification and evaluation of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and infrastructure improvement opportunities.
• Prepare draft technical narratives, engineering reports, project summaries, and proposal content for review by senior engineers.
• Track project submittals, requests for information (RFIs), action items, and engineering deliverables.
• Assist with maintaining project documentation, schedules, meeting notes, and project status reports.
• Support the preparation of scopes of work, equipment specifications, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and customers to support project execution and schedules.
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, startup, and project implementation activities.
• Assist with quality control reviews, project closeout documentation, and measurement and verification (M&V) activities.
• Build technical knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy, controls, and infrastructure systems while supporting all phases of project delivery.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, customers, and project partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Up to (2) years of engineering, internship, co-op, research, construction, facilities, or project support experience.
• Ability to review confidential U.S. security information as required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, HVAC systems, electrical systems, construction, facilities engineering, or project development.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls, building systems, or renewable energy technologies.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, energy modeling software, solar PV modeling tools, or other engineering software through coursework or internships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Interest in pursuing Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or similar professional credentials.
• Experience organizing and analyzing technical or financial data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to customer and project sites as needed.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

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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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