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TRC Companies, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Senior Research Engineer – Codes and Standards

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

TRC Companies, Inc. is a pioneering engineering firm focused on innovative solutions in clean energy and decarbonization. They are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead research projects, design and implement advanced energy solutions, and manage client interactions while contributing to the team's expertise in the clean energy industry.

ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead project teams on delivery of small- to mid-sized projects or multiple smaller projects within a portfolio, managing scope, timeline, and budget

Design and perform increasingly complicated research, data collection, and analysis project tasks with limited oversight from senior team members

Provide oversight to more junior staff members for the execution of standard project tasks

Manage routine client interactions independently and bring in more senior team members for complex or sensitive client interactions

Develop increasing focus and specialization with industry area(s) of expertise in consultation with Supervisor and Team Lead

Contribute to development of proposals and other business efforts

Support internal trainings and process improvements in consultation with Supervisor and Team Lead

Manage time across multiple projects, proactively seeking support when needed to understand/troubleshoot tasks or balance competing priorities

Develop research approaches and project plans that will address clients’ needs, in consultation with senior team members

Collaborate with subject matter experts from across organization to ensure that projects incorporate industry leading comprehensive, multi-disciplinary solutions

Develop building energy code cost-effectiveness reports, including literature review, measure development, cost data collection, engaging with the building energy simulation data, financial analysis, and report writing

Interview subject matter experts and seek stakeholder feedback from various sources

Draft building energy codes and local energy code ordinances

Develop presentations and engagement tools related to adoption of building energy codes

Instruct and oversee junior team members who are recruiting organizations and individuals to include in research studies through online searches, data mining, cold calls and/or utilizing networks and client lists

Design and conduct surveys alongside customer research expert team members

Stay informed about technical research methods and the clean energy industry through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations

Communicate research results verbally, via written reports, and graphically

Synthesize information across multiple data sources

Translate results of research projects into actionable recommendations for clients

Instruct and oversee junior team members in technical analyses

Compile, clean, and manage quantitative data

Analyze technology and building energy use from building simulation data or field projects using established measurement & verification methodologies

Develop and implement calculations to estimate savings, carbon emissions reductions, and cost-effectiveness

Manage the delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of small research consulting projects, with oversight

Delegate project tasks to team members, as needed

Communicate project status and findings to client

Qualification

Building energy codesTechnical research methodsEnergy analysisProject managementEnergyPlusData analysisCost-effectiveness analysisEnthusiasm for learningLiterature reviewSurveysIn-depth interviewsMicrosoft Office SuitePythonRCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

PhD with 2+ year of experience, or Masters degree with 4+ years experience, or Undergraduate degree with 5+ years experience

Applicable degrees include Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or other relevant fields focused on building or technology design, research, or policy

Demonstrated competency and experience in building science, energy codes and standards, distributed energy resources, and/or applied technical research (in years of experience corresponding to degree, as listed above)

Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of research methods and design

Enthusiasm for learning new skills and can-do attitude

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload

Knowledge of existing building energy codes, including applications and limitations

Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

Excellent writing and presentation skills

Practical experience in any of the following: Energy codes and/or appliance standards, Building energy code development, advocacy, consulting, and/or research, Building engineering or energy system design, especially those related to electrification such as heat pumps, Building energy audits and/or measure development, Retrocommissioning or energy system management

Familiarity with utilities or the clean energy sector, such as: Building science and/or clean transportation, Energy efficiency, demand management, and/or other distributed energy resources, Utility programs and regulation

Research experience with methods including one or multiple of the skills below: Cost-effectiveness analysis methods, Literature review, Research presentation, Surveys or in-depth interviews, Data analysis and statistics, Other structured research methods

Proficiency in one or more of the following software: Microsoft Office Suite, EnergyPlus, CBECC, Modelkit, or other building energy modeling, R or Python

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.

Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).

All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Company

TRC Companies, Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

TRC stands for adaptability.

Founded in 1961

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.trccompanies.com/

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