Associate Project Engineer

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.