Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ameresco
Bristol
3 weeks ago
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Senior Energy Engineer page is loaded## Senior Energy Engineerlocations: United Kingdom - Bristoltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3573Ameresco, 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:With our ongoing success in business growth, we are expanding our Engineering team and have a new opportunity for a Senior Energy Engineer to join us in the development of engineering solutions for a wide range of clean technologies and renewable projects. The successful candidate will lead work assignments covering all technical analysis and deliverables for our customers in both public and private sectors. This involves on-site energy audit, outline design and scope of work, detailed design, techno-economic assessments, coordination with stakeholders, liaising with technical specialist and sub-contractors, report writing and presentation. The ideal candidate must have a good level of engineering expertise, possess strong technical lead development skills, have a sound track record in developing successful energy and renewable projects, and be willing to travel nationwide. The role will involve a high percentage of local Bristol based projects, with hybrid working from our Bristol office.Key Responsibilities: Assume overall responsibility for the development of projects throughout their life cycle, covering High Level Assessments (HLA), Investment Grade Proposals (IGP), or FEED (Front End Engineering Design) and Detailed Design. Carry out energy audits and site surveys at potential customer sites to identify and develop opportunities for technical solutions including, but not limited to, ASHPs, energy conservation measures (ECM), and renewables. Develop engineering outline design including equipment sizing and layout, system performance and operation parameters, control philosophy, outline system drawings, pipe sizing, constructability assessment, risk assessment, and design programmes. Develop process and mechanical engineering deliverables including: heat and mass balances, mechanical schematics / P&ID’s, 2D/3D layouts, PFD’s and equipment/instrument schedules, and BMS operating strategies.* Conduct feasibility studies, techno-economic analysis, energy modelling, and energy saving calculations.* Produce outline engineering work packages and scope of work documents for contractors to provide pricing.* Manage sub-contractors to deliver, or self-deliver detailed design, undertaking design reviews, and providing technical support during construction and commissioning.* Liaise with client stakeholders and attend regular client project meetings.* Exhibit comprehensive engineering knowledge and understanding of entire project terms and technical requirements.* Preparation of technical reports, presentation and all project supporting documentation detailing buildings, building systems, data analysis results and energy savings opportunities.* Undertake designer site inspection reports and provide technical support during construction and commissioning.* Assist in improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.* Mentor junior engineers, supporting their development and skills.* Experience working on UK Public Sector Tender Frameworks including PSDS, ReFiT, LHC, Essentia, CEF, and SNDEE advantageous.* Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:* Experience working in energy engineering, renewables, or decarbonisation.* Engineering degree, or equivalent preferably in Chemical, Mechanical.* Achieved or working towards Incorporated engineer status, or Chartered.* Strong understanding of engineering principles associated with building services and heat pumps.* Awareness of current industry guidance, such as CIBSE, Building Regulations, and legislation.* Experience working in energy engineering, renewables, or decarbonisation.* Demonstrated lead development skills including the ability to building project scopes and assess constructability of systems.* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.**Personal Attributes:The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and have a flexible approach to work. They will be customer focused, passionate about energy engineering, renewable energy and decarbonisation. They should be able to demonstrate good organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise work under pressure and complete within deadlines. Proven ability to manage and complete complex engineering projects in a timely, cost-effective and customer focused manner. The job requires the willingness to travel across the UK and abroad, while based in our Bristol office on a hybrid basis.#LI-HP1AMERESCO 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.All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered.Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.### Energy careers at Ameresco bring employees to the forefront of new energy technology with the backing of an experienced team of energy efficiency and renewable energy engineers and professionals. Ameresco is a recognized leader throughout North America and United Kingdom, delivering comprehensive renewable energy and energy efficiency services to public and private enterprises.### "Its inspiring to work on projects that are shaping the future of energy use and to be part of a team that has tremendous experience in renewable energy systems."- Ameresco Employee
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