Operations and Maintenance Technical Intern

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.

Employment Entity Disclosure:
This role is aligned to Neogenyx Fuels LLC, a distinct legal entity formed as a joint venture and majority-owned by Ameresco, Inc. While this position may be advertised on Ameresco’s career site, applicants should note that any employment offer, if extended, would be made by Neogenyx Fuels LLC, which will be solely responsible for all employment terms and conditions.
 

Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgment that you are applying for employment with Neogenyx Fuels LLC
 

Additional information is available here: Neogenyx Fuels Company Overview

Position Overview: 

Neogenyx Fuels is currently seeking an Operations/Maintenance Technical Intern to work with Neogenyx’s Operations and Maintenance team during the summer of 2026. This position is located in the Remote/Houston office and requires the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems for biomass, landfill gas to energy, automated demand response, combined heat and power, and alternative energy projects throughout the United States. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist our renewable energy plant operations team with data collection, operations, plant troubleshooting and maintenance for our fleet of renewable energy facilities throughout the United States. 

• Respond to and troubleshoot issues with reports. Coordinate with Plant Operators, Compliance Specialists, Safety and other team members on any issues or requests. 

• Respond to plant operational issues and troubleshoot through the issues.

• Update daily log information and other record keeping systems to ensure compliance

• Assist operations team by traveling to one of our plants to assist with other troubleshooting, maintenance and operational items 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent with an interest in process and control systems, operations, maintenance or other industrial task-oriented skills within the trades.

Additional Qualifications: 

• Proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information. 
• Understanding of flow process and operational knowledge
• Understanding of general maintenance, tools and equipment
• Experience with SCADA systems. 
• Understanding of power plant systems and ability to troubleshoot and understand data from those systems. 
• Valid Drivers’ License issued by state of residence and in good standing. 
• Ability to read P&ID’s
• Understanding of electrical process and general PLC electrical components.

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