Senior Power Engineer – Thermal Generation

Ameresco

Senior Power Engineer supporting the development of advanced thermal power generation projects at Ameresco. Leading project technology selection and collaborating with engineering teams for power plant solutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,700 - $186,450 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project development teams by translating customer objectives into technically sound and constructible power plant concepts
Lead or support technology selection and configuration for thermal generation assets, including: Reciprocating engine plants
Simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas turbine facilities
CHP / cogeneration systems
Fuel cell-based generation systems
Interface with third-party engineering firms (Owner’s Engineers, EPCs, and consultants) to define scopes of work, review designs, and ensure alignment with project objectives
Establish and maintain relationships with prime mover OEMs to understand: Product offerings and configurations
Performance characteristics and operating envelopes
Delivery schedules, availability, and long-term service considerations
Provide technical input on air permitting and emissions control strategies, including major source applicability, control technologies, and operational constraints
Support evaluation of power plant electrical systems, including: Generator configurations, response times, and islanding capabilities
Medium- and high-voltage distribution
Grid interconnection and protection philosophies (general knowledge level)
Review and contribute to technical due diligence, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments during project development
Support internal decision-making by clearly communicating technical tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years of industry experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, or industrial energy systems
Ability to review confidential US security information
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Demonstrated experience with multiple thermal prime movers, such as: reciprocating engines, combustion gas turbines, combined cycle power plants, and fuel cell systems
Working knowledge of air emissions regulations, permitting considerations, and emissions control technologies
General understanding of power plant electrical distribution systems and grid interconnection concepts
Experience working with engineering firms, OEMs, and multidisciplinary project teams
Prior involvement in projects from conceptual development through construction
Ability to travel as required
Leadership, initiative, and problem-solving skills for large-scale projects
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience supporting behind-the-meter (BTM) or data center power projects
Familiarity with CHP, microgrids, or reliability-driven generation solutions
Experience evaluating availability, reliability, and redundancy strategies for mission-critical loads
Experience in design and calculation software (ThermoFlex, DesignBuilder, CAESAR II); MS Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Performance incentives
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal generation assetsreciprocating enginesgas turbinescogeneration systemsfuel cell systemsair emissions regulationsemissions control technologiespower plant electrical distribution systemsgrid interconnection conceptsdesign and calculation software

Soft Skills

leadershipinitiativeproblem-solvingstrong communication skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Chemical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license