Ameresco

Ameresco

Project Development Engineer

United States - Arizona - Phoenix

Sponsorship not specified$81k-$117kDetected 31 days ago
Project ManagementSalesFinancial ModelingExcelProcurementCustomer SupportMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Ameresco is seeking a Project Development Engineer to join our growing Renewable Energy team.
  • This is a remote position joining a largely remote team with home office based in the Phoenix, AZ area.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,900 -$117,100 (presented in good faith).

Responsibilities

  • Technical Sales Support
  • Partner with Sales Executives to provide technical expertise throughout the project pursuit process, from initial customer inquiry through proposal submission.
  • Translate complex technical designs, system configurations, and financial models into clear, accessible language for customer-facing presentations and proposals.
  • Support Sales in understanding applicable incentive programs (ITC, IRA adders, SGIP, USDA REAP, net metering) and their impact on project economics.
  • Lead technical development of solar PV, battery energy storage, microgrid, and EV charging projects from early-stage feasibility through construction handoff, support construction and project management teams through to project completion.
  • Evaluate system layout and design options based on customer site information, as-built drawings, and load profiles.
  • Perform energy modeling, battery dispatch modeling, and utility cost/rate analysis to size and optimize systems.
  • Assess microgrid configurations including islanding capabilities, resiliency design, and grid services potential.
  • Develop and maintain financial models and project pricing during the development phase.
  • Provide technical support to Pre-Construction in the preparation of requests for bids.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience with solar PV and/or battery energy storage project development.
  • Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and permitting for distributed generation.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for site visits and customer meetings.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with project scheduling tools a plus.

Nice to have

  • NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Technical Sales certification strongly preferred.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or LEED AP not required but considered a plus.
  • Experience with microgrid design, islanding configurations, and/or grid services a significant plus.
  • Knowledge of federal and state incentive programs including ITC, IRA adders, SGIP, USDA REAP, and net metering tariffs.
  • Experience with energy storage incentive programs and dispatch optimization modeling.
  • Proficiency with solar and storage design/modeling software: PVSyst, Helioscope, Aurora, Energy Toolbase, Xendee, and/or HOMER Pro.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
  • ability to convey complex technical solutions clearly to non-technical audiences.

Compensation

  • 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.
  • We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,900 -$117,100 (presented in good faith).

Equal opportunity

  • Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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