Assistant Environmental Compliance Engineer

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Position Overview:

Ameresco currently has a new opportunity for an Assistant Environmental Compliance Engineer to support Ameresco’s growing fleet of renewable energy projects located throughout the United States.  Projects include processing wastewater treatment plant digester or landfill gas into pipeline quality renewable natural gas, as well as generating electricity from landfill or wastewater treatment plant digester gas.  This role will require working in Ameresco’s Framingham, MA office at least 2 days per week and may be remote on other days.

Responsibilities:

Assist in managing a program to ensure compliance with EPA renewable fuel standard (RFS) Renewable Identification Number (RIN), as well as CA-LCFS and multiple state level REC program requirements. 

Support the compliance team in the timely preparation and submittal of routine and non-routine environmental and energy reports in accordance with facility permits and other government agency requirements.

Assist in analyzing and managing environmental (with focus on air quality) regulatory, and compliance information as well and reading and interpreting regulations or permits, as needed.

Assist in designing and implementing spreadsheet and data verification procedures to monitor renewable energy fuel use, emissions, power production, and sales.

Support training of plant operations staff regarding compliance requirements and how to best maintain effective operations and records within the constraints provided by applicable permits, codes, external and internal standards, and regulations.

Develop thorough knowledge of renewable natural gas and landfill gas to energy industry, projects, and opportunities.

Facilitate the collection and analysis of data related to monthly revenue and cost estimates and preparation of invoices.

Assist in conducting routine on site or remotely conducted facility site assessments to evaluate the facility’s environmental compliance status with applicable requirements.

Assist in processing environmental regulatory fee payments, including tracking payment due dates, processing invoices and maintain complete records of payments.

Aid with environmental compliance related tasks associated with the development, commissioning, startup, and operation of new projects.

Assist with preparation of internal facility records required by the permit and distribution to plant operations staff.

Help with developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and regulatory agencies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (environmental, civil, mechanical, or energy-related discipline preferred) or environmental related discipline from a four-year accredited college or university.

Minimum 1 year of experience (can include internships) with environmental compliance, reporting/regulatory, and/or permitting.

Proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.

Advanced data mining/processing experience using Excel or other software desired (pivot tables, visual basic, advanced cell-based algorithms)

Ability to travel required.

Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing.

Additional Qualifications:

Excellent verbal, written, computer and presentation skills required.  Proficiency in CAD and / or GIS beneficial.

2-4 years of environmental compliance, regulatory, reporting, and power plant permitting preferred.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and business relationships.

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 people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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