Energy Coach I

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

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.

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, beneficial electrification, 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 an Energy Coach to join the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Commercial & Industrial Program team. This position will be focused on helping K-12 schools improve their energy efficiency through a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Program. The successful candidate will coach program participants through a continuous improvement process designed to identify energy savings opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be a process-driven, personable, team builder, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal team members and external customers. Additionally, understanding the decision-making process within school systems would be beneficial. The ability to shape successful cross-functional teams and motivate these teams to work seamlessly through excellent coordination is required.

Previous experience with energy efficiency program is preferred.

This position supports schools across the Tennessee Valley. Candidates based in Middle Tennessee. Candidates located elsewhere in the Tennessee Valley will be required to travel to the Nashville office on an occasional basis.

• Motivate and coach school administrators, facility management and facility occupants to successfully implement a strategic energy management plan.
• Educate and guide the development of overall continuous improvement plans to participants.
• Coordinate regularly with program teams, including operations, engineering, outreach and management staff on the implementation progress, target goals and monthly achievements.
• Facilitate training workshops and other events.
• Attend conferences and events to recruit new participants for the program.
• Conduct monthly coaching calls with program participants to review progress on the implementation of their SEM program.
• Discuss energy savings opportunities with technical and non-technical audiences. Present results of site walk-throughs to identify energy savings opportunities.
• Update projects and perform project reviews in online software project tracking system.

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of project management, energy consulting, building science, education, or related field experience.
• Strong leadership skills that include highly effective…