Site Origination Analyst - Solar and BESS

About the role

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. Position Overview: Ameresco currently has an opportunity for a Site Origination Analyst – Solar and BESS based in Boston, MA to join the East PV Grid Tie team. This role is responsible for delivering land assets to be developed into Solar and/or BESS projects. The ideal candidate for this role is willing to be diligent in their project assessment and able to work cross-functionally with other departments during early-stage project efforts. The position will report to our Senior Manager of Site Origination and be based in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the Head of Origination to identify prospective sites through GIS and other siting platforms.
• Performing site diligence by reviewing environmental, utility infrastructure, buildable analysis, and other key siting.
• Working diligently to build trust and relationships with prospective landowners.
• Maintain and develop ongoing relationships with landowners throughout the development process.
• Coordinate with our engineering team to develop a layout and utility interconnection application.
• Coordinating with internal project developers for execution of key development milestones such as zoning/permit applications, environmental compliance, utility interconnection process and managing outside consultants.
• Negotiating land lease and purchase agreements, including negotiating necessary right of way’s, easements and/or access roads needed for the prospective project.
• Prepare and present financial models analyzing project opportunities using economic criteria such as levered and unlevered investment returns, net present value, effective profit margins, etc.
• Understand the key value drivers of the financial proforma for solar and/or storage projects.
• Analyze and interpret market regulations, program economics and market drivers nationwide and provide input to Ameresco’s business plan and development strategy in those markets.
• Taking an ownership role in assigned markets to be the market expert and “go to” person.
• Assist development team with pre-construction and early-stage Title process.
• Be ready and willing to share strategic thoughts and business development ideas in assigned markets during weekly Site Origination Meetings.
• Contribute towards specific assigned market goals set by the Head of Origination.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sustainable business, or related field. Or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in land origination, renewable technology, interconnection, or similar experience.
• Experience using GIS platforms (Ander, Paces, etc.) and CRM tools (Salesforce).
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with site due diligence and negotiating agreements and contracts.
• Strong communication with internal and external teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Performance incentives
• Bonuses
• Commissions
• Equity
• People‑oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $64,000 - $92,500 (presented in good faith). Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location.