Project Engineer IV

TRC Companies • CA-San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC Energy Services, part of TRC and WSP, is seeking a Project Engineer IV to support commercial energy project development and programs in the Boston area. TRC is an energy efficiency consultancy that develops and implements programs promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building across multiple market sectors. Its work aims to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions and improve building health and safety.

The role involves commercial and industrial energy audits, energy engineering analyses, energy modeling, instrumentation deployment, measurement and verification, energy market and policy research, and customer meetings. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, technically skilled resource with knowledge of building systems and energy efficiency who can work independently with support from the engineering team. A background or degree in mechanical or energy engineering, sustainability, or energy efficiency is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of energy-engineering-related experience.
• Experience with energy modeling software.
• Energy auditing experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant engineering area of study; other fields are acceptable with relevant work experience.
• Ability to work in the Boston office and travel locally for field work.
• Valid driver's license; the position involves travel within Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey.
• Legal ability to work in the United States.
• Ability to communicate technical and program concepts to clients, contractors, consumers, and other interested people or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time-management, organizational, planning, and project-management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to set priorities, document project requirements, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new material, think holistically through complex problems, and solve problems proactively and collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and develop relationships with key stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with refrigeration systems.
• Experience with maritime facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) qualification.
• Programming or coding skills, such as Python, R, Ruby, or VBA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform commercial and industrial energy audits to identify energy savings opportunities and operational improvements.
• Evaluate building systems, including HVAC, lighting, controls, building envelope, and process loads, to assess performance and efficiency.
• Analyze utility data, site conditions, and equipment performance to develop energy conservation measures.
• Prepare audit reports, calculations, cost estimates, savings analyses, and technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, facility staff, vendors, and internal teams to support audit execution and project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, and building performance strategies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control for assigned energy audit projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, program requirements, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership on complex audit and energy analysis assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year depending on employment 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.

What This Job Offers

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