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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.
Ameresco has an opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Federal Engineering team, supporting the design and execution of electrical systems for energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrade projects. This role will be based out of our Columbia, MD office.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop medium-voltage and below electrical systems (typically 480V and under) for energy efficiency and facility upgrade projects, including preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and narrative scopes of work for retrofit projects in existing facilities.
- Evaluate existing electrical systems through site investigations and field data collection to inform design decisions and identify upgrade opportunities.
- Support project development by contributing to technical approaches, constructability reviews, and system-level electrical design decisions.
- Develop and support preliminary cost estimates for electrical scope, including equipment, installation, and construction-related impacts.
- Coordinate with internal engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to validate design intent, constructability, and pricing.
- Support commissioning (Cx) activities and measurement and verification (M&V) planning related to electrical scopes to help ensure energy and performance requirements are achieved.
- Assist with managing technical scope changes during execution to maintain alignment with project objectives, budgets, and guaranteed performance requirements.
- Ensure electrical designs and installed systems comply with applicable codes, industry standards, safety requirements, and customer requirements.
- Travel as required to support project execution.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering or project engineering role, with experience working on electrical upgrades or retrofit projects in existing facilities.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Ability to review confidential U.S. security-related information.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Certification or progress toward Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.
- Experience supporting energy efficiency projects, ESPC or UESC programs preferred.
- Familiarity with Federal or government facilities preferred.
- Exposure to lighting retrofits, electrical distribution upgrades, controls integration, generators, or building automation systems preferred.
- Experience supporting construction-phase activities such as submittal reviews, RFIs, and field coordination.
- Working knowledge of commissioning (Cx) and measurement and verification (M&V) concepts preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD and electrical design or analysis software preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated base salary range for this role is $88,900–$128,750 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role. Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements. We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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.
All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO.
Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Ameresco has an opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Federal Engineering team, supporting the design and execution of electrical systems for energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrade projects. This role will be based out of our Columbia, MD office.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop medium-voltage and below electrical systems (typically 480V and under) for energy efficiency and facility upgrade projects, including preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and narrative scopes of work for retrofit projects in existing facilities.
- Evaluate existing electrical systems through site investigations and field data collection to inform design decisions and identify upgrade opportunities.
- Support project development by contributing to technical approaches, constructability reviews, and system-level electrical design decisions.
- Develop and support preliminary cost estimates for electrical scope, including equipment, installation, and construction-related impacts.
- Coordinate with internal engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to validate design intent, constructability, and pricing.
- Support commissioning (Cx) activities and measurement and verification (M&V) planning related to electrical scopes to help ensure energy and performance requirements are achieved.
- Assist with managing technical scope changes during execution to maintain alignment with project objectives, budgets, and guaranteed performance requirements.
- Ensure electrical designs and installed systems comply with applicable codes, industry standards, safety requirements, and customer requirements.
- Travel as required to support project execution.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering or project engineering role, with experience working on electrical upgrades or retrofit projects in existing facilities.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Ability to review confidential U.S. security-related information.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Certification or progress toward Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.
- Experience supporting energy efficiency projects, ESPC or UESC programs preferred.
- Familiarity with Federal or government facilities preferred.
- Exposure to lighting retrofits, electrical distribution upgrades, controls integration, generators, or building automation systems preferred.
- Experience supporting construction-phase activities such as submittal reviews, RFIs, and field coordination.
- Working knowledge of commissioning (Cx) and measurement and verification (M&V) concepts preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD and electrical design or analysis software preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated base salary range for this role is $88,900–$128,750 (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role. Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements. We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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.
All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO.
Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Project Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in electrical engineering supports EB-3 sponsorship. If you hold a master's degree or can document five or more years of specialized project engineering experience, you may qualify for EB-2, which can significantly shorten your priority date wait in oversubscribed countries.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
DOL assigns your role to a wage level during PERM that directly affects your employer's filing obligations. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through IV wage tiers for Electrical Project Engineer under your target metro area before accepting an offer.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Construction firms, utilities, EPC contractors, and government-adjacent engineering consultancies file PERM regularly for project engineers. Use Migrate Mate to filter for Electrical Project Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where the process is already familiar.
Expect recruitment documentation to shape your timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, before DOL will certify the application. Factor this into your start-date negotiations, especially if you're transitioning from an H-1B and your authorized stay has a hard end date.
Confirm the job description matches your actual duties
DOL scrutinizes whether PERM job requirements are genuinely the minimum needed, not inflated to fit a specific candidate. If your offer letter lists duties broader than typical project engineering scope, ask your employer's counsel to review the PERM description before filing to avoid audit risk.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when eligible
If your priority date is current when your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously. This lets you secure work authorization and travel flexibility while the green card adjudication completes, reducing your exposure to employer-dependent status.
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Find Electrical Project Engineer JobsElectrical Project Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Project Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your qualifications. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate at least five years of progressive, specialized experience in project engineering. Your employer files under whichever category matches your credentials and the role's stated minimum requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 targets permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B, there is no lottery, and EB-3 for most countries outside India and China has manageable priority date backlogs. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before USCIS even begins adjudicating the I-140 petition.
How can I find Electrical Project Engineer jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Electrical Project Engineer roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't surface PERM filing data, so you can't tell from a standard listing whether an employer has run the process before. Filtering by sponsorship history upfront avoids applying to roles where the employer has no infrastructure to support PERM.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers mid-sponsorship?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, you can port to a new employer under AC21 as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Electrical Project Engineers, a move to a comparable engineering role at a different firm typically qualifies, but your new employer should confirm portability with immigration counsel before you resign.
Can my employer file PERM if I'm currently on an H-1B working as an Electrical Project Engineer?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM while you're on H-1B status, and there's no requirement to wait until your H-1B approaches expiration. Starting PERM early is strategically important because H-1B extensions beyond six years require either an approved I-140 or a pending PERM application that has been open for at least 365 days, per USCIS rules.
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