Senior Mechanical Engineer

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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 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and implementation of central heating and power plants The preferred location of this position is in our Phoenix, AZ office, but we can also offer Knoxville, TN, Columbia, MD or discuss a remote position, with travel required.
Responsibilities: Provide discipline-specific system design: layout (utilizing CAD/BIM); calculations (utilizing appropriate software, e.g. ThermoFlex, DesignBuilder); and other related design services including coordination with other disciplines (architectural and engineering / internal and external) for central heating and power plants
Review and manage mechanical designs for power and central plants, including piping (chilled water, hot water, steam, compressed air, natural gas, fuel oil), building HVAC and ventilation systems, gas-fired turbines, steam turbines, water tube boilers, fire tube boilers, heat recovery steam generators, and manage project specifications, basis of design documents, system narratives, and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes.
Support critical subcontract bid package development and participation of subcontractors
Support equipment procurement RFP packages and selection of critical equipment
Establish systems application, design, and operational parameters/sequences of operation, work with SCADA subcontractor to develop points list and walk through of critical operations points.
Participate in QA/QC processes for your work and the work of peers and consultants.
Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects, including conducting assessments of existing conditions, field inspections, and subsequent detailed inspection reports.
Process RFIs, submittals, and minimize design revisions during the implementation phase
Participate in the commissioning and testing of projects
Participate in schedule updates with the project construction teams
Manage customer relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle, working in close contact with and effectively interacting with the internal design team and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.).
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in the MEP field including experience designing power plants.
Ability to review confidential US security information.
Current Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Additional Qualifications: Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP and REVIT.
Proficient in design and calculation software (ThermoFlex, DesignBuilder, CAESAR II); MS Office.
Thorough understanding of applicable codes.
Ability to travel as required.
Experience working in an Engineering and/or Architectural/Engineering consulting firm strongly desired.
Leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills for large-scale projects required.
OSHA training
Experience working on Federal projects is a plus.
Strong understanding of thermodynamic cycles, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer principles.
Proficiency in designing HVAC systems, including load calculations, duct design, and equipment selection.
In-depth knowledge of boiler design, operation, and maintenance, as well as steam and gas turbine/engine systems.
Experience in designing chilled water systems, including chillers, pumps, and associated piping.
Understanding of the design and operation of compressed air systems, including air compressors and storage.
Knowledge of heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) and their integration into power cycles.
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Location:
Phoenix

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