Ameresco has an opportunity for a Project Development Engineer to join our West Construction Team based in Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preliminary design management, energy modeling, engineering management, permitting, pre-construction, construction, commissioning and close-out support on Solar PV and Battery Storage specified projects.
- Coordinate individuals to support project development i.e., coordinate and administer site walks, shade studies, surveyor, and pre-development support.
- Support Senior PM with coordination all equipment procurement for projects (product specification, delivery & storage, purchase orders).
- Project management and coordination of third-party engineering contractor schedule and deliverables.
- Manage engineering design, permitting and development activities for projects as required.
- Coordinate with on-site customer and obtain approvals for design concepts, communicate progress by attending site conference calls/meetings as required.
- Manage conceptual and detailed engineering design and bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for renewable energy.
- Support technical work with vendors and installation contractors (as appropriate through PreConstruction) for feasibility and pricing verification of proposed project modifications.
- Provide technical guidance throughout construction, commissioning, and close out to implementation team.
- Manage all utility communication i.e., interconnection applications, engineering coordination, on-site support as required.
- Safety compliance, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
- Ensure successful project implementation which meets company objectives, financial parameters, and technical requirements to deliver customer energy cost savings.
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a variety of the fundamental activities that support the Renewable Energy Development process including: project solar and battery modeling, engineering, construction of energy generation projects, power purchase agreements, performance contracting, and financial analysis of energy generation projects.
Additional Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to interact and work with host customers, equipment vendors, engineers, and utilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal.
- Ability to travel to Renewable Energy Project Sites to support permitting and construction management teams.
- Advanced Proficiency in PC software applications AutoCAD, PV Syst, Energy Toolbase, Helioscope, Google Sketch preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Renewable Energy Development: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person