Ameresco

Building Performance Engineer

Ameresco

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $67,300 - $116,950 per year

About the role

  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience built on trust, responsiveness, and technical credibility
  • Act as a long-term partner to customers, supporting them throughout their performance optimization journey
  • Maintain consistent, proactive communication so customers clearly understand insights, actions, and value delivered
  • Drive adoption of the AssetPlanner™ FDD platform through onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for customers using the software application
  • Translate complex analytics into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Monitor building energy use and HVAC system performance to identify comfort, maintenance, and energy efficiency issues
  • Diagnose HVAC and central plant performance challenges and prioritize corrective actions
  • Partner with customers to implement optimization strategies that improve efficiency, reliability, and indoor environmental quality
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across building portfolios using analytics and engineering judgment
  • Deliver clear, compelling reports and presentations that communicate findings, recommendations, and outcomes
  • Support internal teams and contribute to Ameresco’s culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (engineering or related field preferred)
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in building systems, energy management, or performance engineering
  • Strong working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC systems, HVAC controls, and cooling plants
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing (travel may be required)
  • Demonstrated experience diagnosing and resolving HVAC and central plant performance issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate challenges and conflict professionally and transparently
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and strong Excel skills
  • Prior customer-facing or consulting experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working with analytics-driven FDD or building performance platforms
  • Familiarity with energy efficiency programs, performance contracting, or operational excellence initiatives.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Building Automation Systems (BAS)HVAC systemsHVAC controlscooling plantsperformance engineeringenergy managementanalytics-driven FDDenergy efficiency programsperformance contractingoperational excellence
Soft Skills
excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationhigh emotional intelligenceconflict resolutionsolutions-oriented mindsetindependent workcollaborationcustomer engagementpresentation skillsproactive communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM disciplinevalid driver’s license