Job description
Driven by a high-caliber workforce, Ameresco is a leading clean technology integrator and renewable asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive services include energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions throughout North America and Europe. Our renewable energy assets and customer projects have delivered a cumulative carbon offset equivalent to over 60 million metric tons of carbon dioxide since going public in 2010.
Grounded in our
C.A.R.I.N.G. values
and guided by our Environmental, Social and Governance
practices, we are proud of our engaging workplace with a host of competitive benefits and wellness programs. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver best-in-class solutions with a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. In pursuit of energizing a sustainable world, our people and purpose set Ameresco apart.
Help shape the future of energy by working for an award-winning team, honored to be recognized by agencies including Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation and Forbes for our company culture, industry leadership, and client projects. Ameresco is fueled by a
dynamic team
that embraces diversity, career development opportunities, and - most importantly – employees driven by doing well by doing good.
Role and Scope
The Controls Engineer is responsible for working on assignments covering all aspects of industrial and commercial energy usage, energy savings, utility plant redevelopment and CO2 emission reduction. The Controls Engineer will formulate, evaluate and prepare technical analysis on the control systems for industrial and commercial schemes during feasibility studies, scheme design and project implementation.
The Controls Engineer will be expected to work in areas covering CHP, refrigeration, Air Source and Ground Source Heat pumps, HVAC, boilers, compressed air, lighting systems, etc.
The Controls Engineer will have a good level of technical expertise, have a sound track record with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. The candidate will be either a chartered Engineer or in the process of obtaining Chartered status.
Responsibilities
Specific Duties
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for specific duties as follows:
Feasibility studies:
- Assessment of existing control system configuration and operation at client sites.
- Development of the control system requirements to meet proposed energy project(s) including interface with existing control provisions, client and Ameresco interface requirements, instrumentation requirements, etc.
- Control system conceptual design and specification
- Summary report
Scheme Design (Front End Design):
- Further definition of conceptual design from feasibility stage including on-site assessments as necessary
- Finalise scheme design based on final energy solutions
- Development of User Requirements Specification (URS) including details on the control strategy, instrument schedules, I/O requirements, hardware specification, data storage, HMI mimic requirements, Remote access provisions, Interface with existing plant and control systems, etc.
Technical Support throughout Procurement and Construction process for projects including:
- Provide technical support to the project implementation team throughout the implementation period
- Technical scope of works for sub-contractors
- Interface with suppliers
- Technical queries
- Approval of design changes
- Resolution of issues
- Site visits to ensure compliance with scope, specification, build quality, etc
- Attend HAZOP and technical review meetings as required
Technical support for Safe Commissioning and handover of projects including:
- commissioning plan
- interactive planning sessions with client/sub-contractors
- Installation, Operational and Performance protocols
- Validation on plant performance
- Implementation of controls in line with agreed strategy
- Sign off and hand over documentation
Technical supervision and mentoring of junior engineering staff.
General Duties
- To update the company work monitoring systems with accurate details
- Assist in improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work co-operatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Sales and business
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.
Ameresco
www.ameresco.com
Framingham, United States
George Sakellaris
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Energy & Utilities
2004