February 15, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Organization:
Ameresco, Inc.
Region:
Canada, REMOTE USA
End of contest:
May 15, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description

Ameresco is currently seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to work remotely in the US and travel about 30% of the time.

Responsibilities:

  • Utilize deep knowledge of grid-scale power systems to design, develop, and implement projects involving reciprocating engines, gas-fired power systems, and CHP systems ranging from 10-100+ MW per engine.

  • Provide discipline-specific system design: layout (utilizing CAD/BIM); calculations (utilizing appropriate software, e.g. ETAP, SKM); and other related design services including coordination with other disciplines (architectural and engineering / internal and external) under the guidance of the Director of Project Implementation.

  • Represent Ameresco while interacting with customers and work closely with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.).

  • Design building electrical systems including power distribution, electrical engineering support for solar systems and battery energy storage.

  • Design medium and low voltage electrical generation and distribution systems.

  • Develop appropriate system concepts, perform calculations, layout, sizing, selections, specifications, and coordination.

  • Perform site investigations of existing electrical systems for evaluation or to inspect work in progress/completed.

  • Communicate effectively and coordinate/meet with project teams, senior staff members, project managers, and clients.

  • Manage project timelines and provide team-wide updates.

  • Process RFIs, submittals, and design revisions.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience designing grid-scale power plants.

  • Ability to review confidential US security information.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Current Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP and Revit/BIM.

  • Proficient in design and calculation software (ETAP, SKM); MS Office.

  • Thorough understanding of applicable codes.

  • Ability to travel as required.

  • Experience working in an Engineering and/or Architectural/Engineering consulting firm strongly preferred.

  • Experience working on Federal projects preferred.

  • Leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills for large-scale projects.

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Contact

Ameresco, Inc.

111 Speen St

Framingham

Massachusetts United States

www.ameresco.com