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Ameresco

Engineering Intern

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Ameresco has a new opportunity for an Engineering Intern to join our Federal Engineering team at our Knoxville, TN office to assist with project tasks such as data collection, analysis, and reporting.

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Ameresco

Associate Project Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

... our Federal Engineering Team based in Knoxville, TN . This position will help to develop and implement energy efficiency and distributed energy projects. Responsibilities: * Coordinate visits to ...

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How much do federal engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal engineering in Tennessee is $133,300.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,700.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal engineer?

A Federal Engineering job involves designing, developing, and maintaining technical systems and infrastructure for government agencies. Engineers in these roles work on projects related to national defense, transportation, telecommunications, and environmental protection. They must comply with federal regulations and security requirements while ensuring efficiency and innovation. These positions often require security clearances and specialized knowledge in engineering disciplines relevant to government operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a federal engineer?

To excel in a Federal Engineering role, you need a strong background in engineering principles, a relevant degree (such as electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering), and experience with federally regulated standards and processes. Familiarity with government contracting systems, project management software, and security clearances (such as Secret or Top Secret) is often required. Outstanding problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help professionals work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and within structured governmental environments. These combined skills are critical for maintaining compliance, delivering technical excellence, and supporting mission-critical federal projects.

What types of projects do federal engineers work on within government agencies?

Federal Engineers may work on a wide range of assignments, such as infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, defense system development, or environmental compliance projects, depending on the agency's mission. Daily responsibilities often involve coordinating with project managers, reviewing technical documentation, ensuring adherence to federal standards, and conducting site visits or system evaluations. Collaboration with stakeholders from various departments, contractors, and regulatory bodies is common and vital to project success. This variety of work offers opportunities to develop specialized expertise and gain exposure to high-impact national projects, supporting both professional growth and public service goals.

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Infographic showing various Federal Engineering job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,300 per year, or $64.1 per hour.

Engineering Intern

Ameresco

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago

Posted today

Ameresco rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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 a new opportunity for an Engineering Intern to join our Federal Engineering team at our Knoxville, TN office to assist with project tasks such as data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Engineers to provide project support for development, design, and construction activities.

  • Aggregate and organize data and correspondence (e.g. review comments, specifications, meeting minutes, data entry).

  • Perform front-end data processing (e.g. distilling information in utility bills, operational logs, equipment inventories).

  • Analyze utility bill data and sub-meter data for buildings or for building systems.

  • Analyze building automation system operation and trending data.

  • Foster effective and positive business relationships with all parties throughout project phases.

  • Assist with the assessment of project requirements to evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency.

  • Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current student pursuing Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline.

  • Ability to review confidential US security information.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Interest in Energy Efficiency and/or Renewable Technology.

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

  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.

  • Excellent verbal, written, computer communication and presentation skills.

  • Demonstrated 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 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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