Senior Project Engineer - Hydropower

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Hydropower engineer to support the planning, design, and execution of hydropower projects in Alaska. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in hydropower systems, including design, operations, environmental compliance, and regulatory frameworks. This role will play a critical part in advising project teams, guiding feasibility studies, through engineering and ensuring the successful delivery of sustainable hydropower solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on the design, development, and implementation of hydropower projects (run-of-river, pumped storage, and reservoir-based).
• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and risk analyses.
• Review and validate engineering designs, specifications, and construction plans.
• Advise on environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams (sales, engineering, construction).
• Support stakeholder engagement, including government agencies, utilities, and community groups.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and policy developments in hydropower energy.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; or related technical field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in hydropower engineering or project development related field.
• Proven track record of working on large-scale hydropower projects or power distribution projects.
  
  

Additional Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of hydrological modeling, turbine technologies, dam safety, and grid integration.
• Familiarity with international standards (e.g., FERC, IEC, ICOLD) and permitting processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with energy storage integration and hybrid renewable systems.
• Proficiency in software tools such as HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, GIS, and MATLAB.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification preferred.
  
  

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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