About the role#
The Smart Buildings Solutions team is hiring an Energy Engineering Co-op for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position based in our Worthington, Ohio office. You will work alongside our engineering team from January through June 2027 to develop and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and implementation of energy efficiency projects.
- Assist with utility bill analysis, energy calculations, benchmarking, and reporting.
- Participate in facility audits to identify energy conservation opportunities.
- Help implement measures like lighting, HVAC, controls, and VFD projects.
- Gain hands-on experience with controls installations.
- Research utility incentives, grants, and energy programs for recovery services.
- Contribute to on-site generation projects, including solar and CHP systems.
- Assist with energy consulting tasks such as assessments and measurement and verification.
- Provide technical support to our engineering, sales, and operations teams.
- Travel to client sites within the Columbus, Ohio region as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
- Interest or experience in HVAC, lighting, controls, sustainability, or building systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.
- A valid driver's license for local travel to client sites.
Location & details#
- Location: Worthington, Ohio.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to June).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Ameresco
Ameresco is an energy infrastructure provider founded in 2000. The company implements energy efficiency solutions and develops distributed energy resources for government, utility, and commercial clients. Based in Framingham, Massachusetts, it employs approximately 1,500 people. Operations span North America and Europe.
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