Project Engineer II

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TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC Energy Services (TRC) is a nationally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US. These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TRC acts nationally to address some of our country's most challenging problems : global climate change and energy independence.

TRC is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Project Engineer II to support commercial energy project development and / or programs. Projects and responsibilities may include energy engineering analyses, energy modeling (see details below), on-site energy and / or DER audits, instrumentation deployment, Measurement and Verification (M&V), energy market and policy research, and customer meetings.

Responsibilities

Eligible candidates will be a hands-on, highly skilled resource and possess strong technical capabilities including knowledge of building systems and energy efficiency. Background and / or degrees in mechanical or energy engineering, sustainability and / or energy efficiency is preferred. The position is located in Southern California.

Job Duties

• Develop, review, and revise energy models using EnergyPlus (including OpenStudio & ModelKit). And / OR eQUEST.
• California focused measure package development, including, costing, calculations, technical writing, and energy modeling as described above.
• Conduct on-site energy and / or distributed energy resource (DER) audits to identify existing systems and potential energy measures
• Establish baseline and retrofit energy consumption for commercial and industrial systems through measurement, calculation, and analysis to determine the effect of system improvements
• Conduct energy analysis and whole building modeling (simulations using software discussed above)
• Identify operations and maintenance energy savings opportunities in building
• Support implementation of customer energy projects and demonstrations, including development of scopes of works, performance specifications, and construction managements
• Reviewing technical documentation such as California and Federal energy code, building standards (ASHRAE), construction drawings, specifications, scopes of works, and cut sheets
• Developing engineering cost estimates for proposed energy and DER measures
• Draft and implement M&V Plans; decide the duration of the measurement period; match logging equipment to the expected load (EX : expected amps vs. transformer rating); and verify that measurement periods accounts for variation in external effects
• Oversee field instrumentation and meter deployment
• Deliver high quality reports requiring minimal quality control efforts
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines and client expectations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed the customer's expectations

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements :

Additional Skills / Qualifications (Nice to have) :

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 $79,331.00 - USD $98,675.00 / Yr.