Project Engineer I

TRC Companies • NJ-New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

TRC Advanced Energy is seeking an entry-level engineer to support commercial and industrial energy efficiency and demand management programs in New Jersey. The role includes energy auditing, energy analysis, technical writing, and support for multiple commercial and industrial projects and customers. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of building systems, energy efficiency, demand management, and green building while collaborating with the Advanced Energy team and clients to support audits and implement programs that encourage energy efficiency across the Northeast. The position involves a variety of commercial projects and energy systems, significant client interaction, and travel throughout New Jersey. It requires flexibility, diverse technical expertise, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent customer care. The employee will use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of complicated tasks.

The position offers a competitive benefits package, with benefits dependent on employment status and location. TRC accepts applications on an ongoing, rolling basis and may cancel the posting at any time.

Requirements

• Entry-level engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering.
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing, collecting and documenting project requirements, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and eagerness to learn new material and think holistically about complex problems with technical and non-technical components.
• 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 orally to clients, contractors, consumers, and other interested people or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and experience using Customer Relationship Management technologies.
• Valid driver’s license; the position entails travel.
• Legal ability to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as AEE, IEEE, ASHRAE, or ASME.
• Experience with energy modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections to verify that 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 or simulations.
• Identify building operations and maintenance energy-saving opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality reports requiring 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 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 eight 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 for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

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