Lead Research Engineer

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

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.

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.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities (Duties):

• Plan and execute standard research, data collection, and analysis project tasks in coordination with senior team members, with minimal oversight.
• 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.
• Perform assigned work within budget allocated and scheduled needs for deliverables of project.
• Manage time across multiple projects, proactively seeking support when needed to understand/troubleshoot tasks or balance competing priorities.

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:

• Data…