Principal Civil Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Specific Duties

With our ongoing success in business growth, we are expanding our Engineering team and have a new opportunity for a Civil Design Engineer to join us to develop a wide range of clean technologies and renewable projects.

The successful candidate will lead work assignments covering all technical analysis and project development deliverables for our customers in both public and private sectors. This involves project outline design and scope of work development, coordination with stakeholders, liaising with technical specialist and sub-contractors, tender writing and presentation.

The ideal candidate must have a good level of technical expertise, possess strong development skills, have a sound track record in developing successful energy and renewable projects, and be willing to travel nationwide as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading civil engineering design capability team, specifically on large scale electrical projects (BESS, Solar PV)
• Develop civil deliverables including layout, outline design drawings, constructability assessment, risk assessment, and project programme
• Produce outline work package and scope of work document for contractor to provide pricing
• Prepare project capital cost, energy savings calculations and financial evaluations
• Liaise with client stakeholders and attend regular client project meetings
• Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and understanding of entire project terms and technical requirements
• Assist in improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service •          Deliver other duties as required Minimum Qualifications: 1

• Engineering degree, or equivalent preferably in Civil or Structural engineering • Achieved or working towards chartered engineer status
• Strong understanding of engineering principles associated with civil engineering design
• Demonstrated lead development skills including the ability to building project scopes and assess the constructability of systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite in particular Excel, Word, and 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 efficiency, 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 projects in a timely, cost-effective and customer focused manner.

All Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK

An award-winning industry leader, AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including company pension and incentive plans.