Lead Research Engineer

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Overview

TRC's Research and Consulting (R&C) team, within the Advanced Energy practice, is focused on developing and deploying decarbonization and clean energy solutions for our clients - utilities, non-profits, local governments, and state and federal agencies. R&C is a multi-disciplinary research-based consulting team that helps internal and external clients develop and optimize scaled clean energy solutions grounded in technological, economic, policy, market, and customer insights. Our research consulting projects are focused on how advanced energy solutions like energy efficiency, demand management, distributed energy resources, emerging tech, microgrids, storage, and electrification can help drive the clean energy transformation.

R&C's Research Engineers conduct research and analysis grounded in building science and engineering principles to help address clients' needs through discrete, funded projects focused on advanced energy solutions. This includes designing, implementing, and communicating insights from a wide range of research and analysis approaches, drawing upon advanced energy industry subject matter expertise, and helping clients understand how to use these insights.

Research Engineers are building scientists and engineers a few years into their career who work side by side with more experienced staff to learn about the clean energy industry, learn new analytic skills, engage in sophisticated research projects, and participate in the evolution of our business. No project is the same, and Research Engineers get exposure to lots of different types of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Research Engineers will work on multiple tasks across multiple teams, including managing tasks and / or small projects. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal technical team members and external customers.

The R&C Team is looking to hire a Research Engineer with applied research experience with hot water systems and / or HVAC systems.

Primary Work Areas :

• Emerging Technologies Research
• Technology demonstrations and Lab Testing
• Codes and StandardsDevelopment
• Technical Market Research
• Market Transformation and Technology Transfer
• Utility Program Support and Evaluation

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (Duties) :

The overall responsibilities of Research Engineers are to :

While the focus will vary based on project needs, this role will focus on the following types of tasks, completed with limited oversight under the direction of more senior team members :

Compile, clean, and manage quantitative data

Analyze technology and building energy use using established M&V methodologies

Design of field data collection methodologies

Complete literature reviews

Communicate research results verbally, via written reports, and graphically

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

Stay informed about data analytics methodology and the clean energy industry through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Minimum qualifications are those an applicant must possess to be considered a candidate for the position.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred qualifications are not required for an applicant to be considered a candidate for the position.

Our Mission We understand our clients' goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world's energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community.

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Benefits

Compensation : In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation : Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $96,096.00 - USD $100,235.00 / Yr.