Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Position Overview:
Ameresco has an opportunity for an Energy & Sustainability Intern to join Ameresco’s Central Region Project Development Team based in Evanston, Illinois or Oak Brook, Illinois. This is a paid internship (32- 40 hours per week) scheduled for June thru August 2025.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Engineers to provide project support for development, design, construction, and post-construction activities.
Provide assistance with energy assessments including baseline profiles, end-use, and retrofit analysis.
Analyze utility bill data and sub-meter data for buildings or for building systems.
Assist with the assessment of project requirements to evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency.
Analyze and document building, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing systems.
Investigate, analyze, and document energy conservation and water cost reduction measures.
Prepare technical content, proposals, analysis, feasibility reports and provide critical peer review.
Foster effective and positive business relationships with all parties throughout project phases.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Northwestern University Student currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in science or engineering with an interest in Energy and/or Sustainability.
Additional Qualifications:
Proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
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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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision options, alongside an Employee Assistance Program with mental-health access and wellbeing platforms. Paid time off and leave policies are also described as part of a broader, well-rounded benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a company match that is characterized as relatively strong in several places. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also positioned as an additional long-term financial benefit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental or bonding leave, and dedicated paid volunteer time. This breadth can add meaningful value to total rewards beyond base compensation.
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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is an independent, integrated, comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy company that is building a sustainable future with public organizations and private enterprise throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Through energy audits, innovative engineering, utility-scale solar farms and deep energy retrofits, Ameresco applies forward-thinking technology to the challenges of controlling emissions, enhancing energy security and shifting toward clean, renewable sources of power.
