Senior Research Engineer – Codes and Standards

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 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 industry subject matter expertise, and often empowering clients to implement these insights.

Senior Research Engineers are mid‑level analysts who can design and lead technical research, with support from more experienced consulting staff. Senior Research Engineers engage in complex research projects, help build our team’s expertise in both technical research and the clean energy industry, and participate in the evolution of our business. No project is the same, and Senior Research Engineers get exposure to lots of different types of work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Senior Research Engineers will work on multiple tasks across multiple teams and are starting to manage tasks and/or small‑ and medium‑sized projects. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal technical team members and external customers.

Primary Work Areas:

• Building Codes and Standards
• Technical Market Research

Key Responsibilities (Duties):

The overall responsibilities of Senior Research Engineers are to:

• Lead project teams on delivery of small- to mid‑sized projects or multiple smaller projects within a portfolio, managing scope, timeline, and budget.
• Design and 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.
• Manage routine client interactions independently and bring in more senior team members for complex or sensitive client interactions.
• Develop increasing focus and specialization with industry area(s) of expertise in consultation with Supervisor and Team Lead.
• Contribute to development of proposals and other business efforts.
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Support internal trainings and process improvements in consultation with Supervisor and Team Lead.
• 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…