Project Engineer III

Senior Technical Authority And Mentor

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.

About Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Strategic Energy Management (SEM) helps organizations build energy management into everyday operations through data-driven analysis, employee engagement, operational improvement, and continuous coaching.

Why Strategic Energy Management?

Strategic Energy Management (SEM) sits at the center of one of the most significant transformations in the energy industry. Across North America, electricity demand is increasing at a pace not seen in decades, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, electrification, domestic industrial investment, and expanding digital infrastructure. At the same time, utilities and grid operators are managing a rapidly evolving generation portfolio that includes traditional resources, renewables, energy storage, distributed energy resources, and emerging technologies.

At TRC, SEM professionals are helping customers prepare for a future defined by growing energy demand, evolving technologies, changing market conditions, and increasing operational complexity. Whether supporting advanced manufacturing facilities, large commercial operations, or utility programs, your work will contribute to stronger business performance, improved resiliency, and smarter energy management practices. As utilities continue expanding their investment in demand-side management and energy optimization programs, SEM offers a unique opportunity to build skills that will remain highly valuable across the energy, consulting, operations, and technology sectors for years to come.

Position Summary

Senior technical authority and mentor. Candidates must reside within the Tennessee Valley region to support local Program Participants and maintain strong relationships with regional Stakeholders. This role includes occasional travel throughout the Valley to facilitate meetings, perform site visits, support program implementation, and engage with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority for complex participant engagements by leading engineering assessments involving multiple facilities, sophisticated industrial processes, challenging operational variables, and high-value energy performance opportunities.
• Design, review, and approve advanced analytical methodologies including multivariable regression models, normalization approaches, statistical analyses, and IPMVP-compliant M&V strategies that support program credibility and savings validation.
• Provide technical leadership during participant engagements by advising operational leaders, engineering teams, and program stakeholders on energy performance drivers, capital planning decisions, operational improvements, and long-term energy management strategies.
• Conduct advanced engineering studies and root-cause analyses that address complex performance issues, identify system interactions, and uncover opportunities for significant operational and energy improvements.
• Lead technical QA/QC efforts across engineering work products by reviewing calculations, validating methodologies, resolving complex analytical challenges, and ensuring consistency in engineering practices across the program portfolio.
• Mentor and develop Energy Engineer I and II staff by providing technical guidance, reviewing work products, coaching engineering methodologies, and supporting professional development and knowledge transfer activities.
• Drive innovation in energy modeling and performance analysis practices by evaluating emerging analytical techniques, tools, technologies, and industry methodologies that improve program accuracy and participant impact.
• Represent the program as a technical subject matter expert with clients, utilities, and external stakeholders by providing…