Project Engineer I

TRC Companies, Inc. • Nashville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC Energy Services (TRC) is a nationally known energy efficiency consultancy. TRC collaborates with clients to develop and implement market transforming programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building in multiple market sectors across the US. These initiatives reduce energy costs, improve the health and safety conditions of buildings, while also helping the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. TRC acts nationally to address some of our country's most challenging problems: global climate change and energy independence.
TRC is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Mechanical Project Engineer to support our commercial and industrial energy program implementation within our client's service territory. Projects and responsibilities may include energy engineering analyses, project QA/QC, on-site inspections, energy modeling and customer meetings.
Eligible candidates will be a hands-on, highly skilled resource and possess strong technical capabilities including knowledge of building systems, energy efficiency, green building and sustainability. Background and/or degrees in mechanical, electrical or energy engineering, sustainability and/or energy efficiency is preferred. The position is located in Nashville Tennessee but includes travel to building sites throughout the Clients service territory.

Requirements

• Engineering experience: entry level.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical or Energy Engineering.
• Aptitude for communicating (written and oral) technical and program concepts to clients, contractors, consumers, and other interested people or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills: proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technologies.
• Valid driver's license; position entails travel.
• Legal ability to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• AEE, IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME, etc certifications are a plus.
• Experience with energy modeling software a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections to verify installation of energy projects 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 determine potential energy efficiency improvements.
• Conduct energy analysis and whole building modeling (simulations)
• Identify operations and maintenance energy savings opportunities in buildings.
• Deliver high-quality reports requiring minimal quality control efforts.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed the customer's expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

What This Job Offers

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