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Energy Engineer

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70K-100K Annually
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
70K-100K Annually
Mid level
The Energy Engineer evaluates energy savings opportunities, analyzes utility data, oversees MBCx workflows, and delivers technical reports and presentations.
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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 has an immediate opening for a Energy Engineer / Analyst to join our Performance Engineering team, supporting a diverse multi-site portfolio spanning commercial office, K-12, healthcare, and government facilities. This role blends deep building systems expertise, data analytics fluency, and customer engagement — operating at the intersection of engineering, FDD/MBCx, and M&V.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate potential energy savings and demand reduction opportunities, including operational changes and capital measures.
  • Analyze interval (15-min/hourly) utility and sub-meter data to characterize load profiles, identify demand charge drivers, and detect anomalies.
  • Execute MBCx workflows including baseline establishment, ongoing performance monitoring, and savings persistence verification; identify and present operational ECMs to facility stakeholders.
  • Support the development and implementation of campus metering systems (electricity, gas, steam, chilled water); develop specifications and single-line diagrams; oversee meter commissioning and EMIS/DAS integration.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage FDD rule sets within EMIS/analytics platforms; triage and prioritize fault alerts and develop fault impact estimates to support O&M decision-making.
  • Measure and verify performance of energy management programs over time.
  • Deliver clear technical reports and presentations translating complex analytics into actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy engineering, building performance analysis, or related discipline.
  • Travel Required.

Additional Qualifications:

  • CEM, CMVP, or CCP certification.
  • Prior customer-facing or consulting experience.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting, retro-commissioning, or monitoring based commissioning of  HVAC systems and central cooling and heating plants.
  • Familiar with measurement and verification methods and protocols.
  • Working knowledge of BAS/BMS platforms.
  • Energy and data analysis experience, including:
    • Data driven modeling,
    • Interval meter data analysis,
    • Energy efficiency and demand reduction opportunities for HVAC, cooling and heating plants and distributed energy resources.
  • Working knowledge of advanced data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R)
  • Experience leveraging AI tools effectively and appropriately in an energy engineering context.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high emotional intelligence; solutions-oriented mindset with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $70,000 – $100,000 (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.

Actual 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.

We 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.

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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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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Ameresco Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, United States

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