Adv Energy Project Mgr I

TRC Companies • NJ-New Brunswick, NJ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

TRC Advanced Energy is a nationally known energy efficiency consultant that collaborates with clients to develop and implement programs promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization. The initiatives help reduce energy costs, improve building health and safety, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This position supports commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs in New Jersey, managing projects from application through incentive payment and coordinating with customers, trade allies, inspection staff, and engineering staff. The position is based at TRC’s New Brunswick, New Jersey office, with light travel to Southern New Jersey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Sustainability, or similar studies.
• Less than 1 to 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of building systems and energy efficiency technologies, such as HVAC and lighting.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate technical and program concepts orally and in writing to clients, contractors, consumers, and other interested parties.
• Team-oriented, hands-on, adaptive, and client-focused.

Nice To Haves

• CEM or CEA accreditation.
• EIT accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project application submissions for potential incentive or rebate funding, including projects involving energy audits, building tune-ups, retro-commissioning, energy savings calculations, bids, MEP design, construction administration, commissioning, and Measurement and Verification.
• Learn and use the designated database to move applications through required milestones and accurately enter savings, incentives, and project information.
• Review applications administratively to confirm applicant and project eligibility, documentation completeness, and general compliance with program requirements.
• Manage multiple commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Manage projects and/or customers from project inception through rebate or incentive payment.
• Coordinate site visits with inspection staff.
• Coordinate with engineering staff on technical reviews and prepare projects for approval and rebate or incentive payment.
• Communicate with customers and/or trade allies to track and resolve project deficiencies.
• Keep the Program Manager and/or client informed of project schedules and progress, and provide budget updates as requested.
• Conduct meetings and/or attend occasional on-site meetings and presentations.
• Provide technical support to the outreach team on technical and program-related questions.
• Take point on leads handed off from outreach and convert them into projects.
• Support the Trade Ally Coordinator, particularly by reviewing qualifications of new trade allies.
• Stay informed about energy issues and industry trends through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level