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.
Ameresco Canada has an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Working autonomously on multiple projects given broad objectives from Director of Engineering
- Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate mechanical engineers.
- Develop conceptual design strategies, assess, and complete detailed HVAC design of green energy concepts such as heat pumps.
- Develop building automation systems points lists and control sequences
- Audit existing building mechanical systems and prepare technical write-ups documenting existing conditions for design briefs and studies.
- Provide technical support to internal departments including Marketing and Business Development.
- Prepare technical specifications for RFQs and construction tenders
- Work within budget and schedule guidelines
- Perform site inspections and provide direction to contractors during the construction process Commission retrofitted or new building systems
- Preparing operations and maintenance manuals
- Providing training to customer staff regarding the improvements made to the facilities
- Work and present information professionally to customers as necessary
- Other responsibilities as required by direct manager
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical/HVAC/plumbing design experience in North America.
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- The candidate must present professionally to clients of Ameresco Canada.
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status.
- Valid Provincial Driver's License.
Additional Qualifications:
- Possession of or working towards Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) in BC.
- Hydronic heating and cooling systems, DX and VRF cooling systems, Building automation and control systems; knowledge of instrumentation and measurement equipment.
- Detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes.
- AutoCAD and MS Office programs including proficiency with Excel.
- Motivated and detail oriented.
- Candidate must be capable of working autonomously within the team environment and asking for support and guidance as required.
- Candidate must also enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting and problem solving in a technical setting.
- Must have strong knowledge and experience with building HVAC and building automation systems.
- Must be willing to travel to project sites throughout Western Canada.
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical/HVAC/plumbing design experience in North America
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
- Valid Provincial Driver's License
- Must present professionally to clients of Ameresco Canada
- Must be willing to travel to project sites throughout Western Canada
- Possession of or working towards Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) in BC
- Knowledge/experience with hydronic heating and cooling systems, DX and VRF cooling systems, building automation and control systems
- Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement equipment
- Detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes
- AutoCAD and MS Office programs including proficiency with Excel
- Motivated, detail oriented, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Capable of working autonomously within a team and providing mentorship to junior/intermediate engineers
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameresco and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameresco.
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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.
