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Energy companies hiring STEM OPT students must be enrolled in E-Verify, making roles in power systems, renewable energy, and petroleum engineering strong matches for the 24-month extension. Your STEM degree in engineering, physics, or environmental science qualifies you for positions across utilities, oil and gas, and clean energy sectors.
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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources.
At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ameresco has an immediate opening for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Solar and Energy Storage Remote Operator & Data Analyst to support the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of Solar and Energy storage systems performance. Candidates must have an electrical engineering degree or electrical license with two years + of solar operations and maintenance experience.
This position will be a hybrid position tied to either the Westborough, MA or Pine Brook, NJ locations of Ameresco.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor real-time data from Solar and Energy Storage sites to identify anomalies, trends, and performance deviations.
- Analyze system performance metrics to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
- Ability to handle complex and critical issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with technical teams to diagnose system issues and propose corrective actions.
- The ability to remotely diagnose, troubleshoot, and reset equipment.
- Utilize data visualization tools and software to present insights effectively to management and engineering teams.
- Support predictive analytics models for performance forecasting and preventative maintenance planning.
- Maintain and improve data integrity, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all analytical findings.
- Investigate historical trends to optimize system configurations and improve future deployments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2+ years in Solar Operations and Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering Degree or Electrical Journeyman's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with machine learning applications for predictive maintenance in PV and BESS systems.
- Comfortable working independently, ensuring seamless handover to the next working shift.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, monitoring platforms, and renewable energy asset management software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
- Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights for technical teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical data in a concise manner.
- Knowledge of grid-scale energy storage operations, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.
- Certifications in energy analytics, data science, or renewable energy technologies.
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated hourly range for this role is $30.77 - $44.47 per hour (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 infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions that provide reliable power and modernize infrastructure. Since 2000, we have served as a trusted partner to public and private sector customers across North America, the UK and Europe, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting more than 5 GW of energy resources.
At Ameresco, we integrate energy resources and modernize the built environment through innovative infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, optimize performance, strengthen resilience, and support long-term sustainability. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the future. Explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a company at the forefront of energy innovation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ameresco has an immediate opening for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Solar and Energy Storage Remote Operator & Data Analyst to support the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of Solar and Energy storage systems performance. Candidates must have an electrical engineering degree or electrical license with two years + of solar operations and maintenance experience.
This position will be a hybrid position tied to either the Westborough, MA or Pine Brook, NJ locations of Ameresco.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor real-time data from Solar and Energy Storage sites to identify anomalies, trends, and performance deviations.
- Analyze system performance metrics to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
- Ability to handle complex and critical issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with technical teams to diagnose system issues and propose corrective actions.
- The ability to remotely diagnose, troubleshoot, and reset equipment.
- Utilize data visualization tools and software to present insights effectively to management and engineering teams.
- Support predictive analytics models for performance forecasting and preventative maintenance planning.
- Maintain and improve data integrity, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of all analytical findings.
- Investigate historical trends to optimize system configurations and improve future deployments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2+ years in Solar Operations and Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering Degree or Electrical Journeyman's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with machine learning applications for predictive maintenance in PV and BESS systems.
- Comfortable working independently, ensuring seamless handover to the next working shift.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, monitoring platforms, and renewable energy asset management software.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
- Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into actionable insights for technical teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical data in a concise manner.
- Knowledge of grid-scale energy storage operations, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.
- Certifications in energy analytics, data science, or renewable energy technologies.
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated hourly range for this role is $30.77 - $44.47 per hour (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 STEM OPT Authorization in Energy
Verify your CIP code matches energy roles
Your STEM OPT extension depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code mapping to an approved STEM field. Check your I-20 against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying to petroleum, electrical, or environmental engineering roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Energy employers, including utilities and oil and gas contractors, must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor your STEM OPT extension. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status before signing any offer letter.
Target employers with active LCA filings in energy
Use Migrate Mate to filter energy sector employers by verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to companies that already sponsor STEM OPT students rather than educating employers about the process from scratch.
Build your I-983 training plan around project milestones
Energy roles often involve discrete project phases like grid assessments or site surveys. Structure your I-983 training plan around these milestones with specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, so your DSO can sign off without requesting revisions.
Watch cap-gap coverage during H-1B transition periods
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery while on STEM OPT, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Coordinate your energy employer's I-129 filing timeline with USCIS to avoid any gap between your EAD expiration and H-1B visa start date.
Match your degree field to the SOC code on the LCA
DOL requires energy employers to file LCAs using the Standard Occupational Classification code that matches your actual role. Confirm the SOC code on your offer letter aligns with your engineering or science degree to avoid I-983 complications with your DSO.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which STEM degrees qualify for OPT extension in energy jobs?
Degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science, physics, and computer science all appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your specific Classification of Instructional Programs code on your I-20 determines eligibility, not your job title. Confirm your code against the DHS list before your DSO files the extension request.
Does my energy employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a mandatory requirement for any employer sponsoring a STEM OPT extension, including utilities, oil and gas companies, renewable energy developers, and engineering contractors. Your employer must be enrolled before your DSO can approve the I-983 training plan. You can verify enrollment status using the E-Verify employer search tool by entering the company's legal name or federal employer identification number.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an energy role?
Your I-983 must detail how your day-to-day energy work directly relates to your STEM degree. Include specific technical objectives like power flow analysis, emissions modeling, or reservoir simulation, along with the supervision structure and how your employer will evaluate your progress. Generic job descriptions get rejected. Your DSO reviews and signs the plan, and your employer's authorized signatory must also sign before your extension is approved by USCIS.
How do cap-gap rules apply if I get an H-1B while working in energy?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your energy role without interruption during this period. If your employer files with premium processing, USCIS typically adjudicates within 15 business days, which gives you earlier confirmation of your H-1B approval status.
Where can I find energy employers that already sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters energy sector job listings by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the STEM OPT sponsorship process. This is more reliable than guessing from general job boards, where many postings come from employers not enrolled in E-Verify or unfamiliar with the I-983 training plan requirement.