Project Engineer I

TRC Companies, Inc. • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

TRC Advanced Energy is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to support commercial and industrial energy efficiency and demand management programs in New Jersey. The position involves energy auditing, energy analysis, and technical writing across multiple commercial and industrial projects and customers. The engineer will work collaboratively with the Advanced Energy team and clients to provide auditing support and implement programs that encourage energy efficiency across the Northeast.

The role involves a variety of commercial projects and energy systems, significant client interaction, and travel throughout New Jersey. It requires flexibility, diverse technical expertise, strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, excellent customer care, and the ability to plan and accomplish goals while handling complicated tasks.

Requirements

• Entry-level engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering.
• Strong project management skills, including setting priorities, documenting project requirements, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new material quickly and think holistically about complex technical and non-technical problems.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key stakeholder groups.
• Ability to communicate technical and program concepts in writing and verbally to clients, contractors, consumers, and other interested parties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Customer Relationship Management technologies.
• Valid driver's license; the position entails travel.
• Legal ability to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• AEE, IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME, or similar certifications.
• Experience with energy modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections to verify energy project installations are consistent with designs and scopes of work.
• Draft and implement Measurement and Verification Plans, including field instrumentation and meter deployment.
• Perform energy audits for commercial customers to identify potential energy efficiency improvements.
• Conduct energy analysis and whole-building modeling simulations.
• Identify building operations and maintenance energy-saving opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality reports that require minimal quality control.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors to ensure deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations.

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, depending 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 the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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