Project Engineer I

About the Role

TRC Advanced Energy is seeking qualified individuals to support commercial and industrial energy efficiency and demand management programs in New Jersey. Responsibilities include energy auditing, energy analysis, and technical writing for multiple commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects and/or customers. The role requires flexibility, diversity of technical expertise, strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and excellent customer care skills. The candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of complicated tasks.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Knowledge of building systems, energy efficiency, demand management, and green building.

Technical capabilities.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Excellent customer care skills.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technologies.

Valid driver's license; position entails travel.

Legal ability to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities, collect and document project requirements, successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be a quick and eager learner of new material and think holistically through complex problems, with technical and non-technical components.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive and collaborative style that works well in teams.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work in a team atmosphere to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience: entry level.
• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical or Energy Engineering.
• Certifications from AEE, IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME, etc. are a plus.
• Experience with energy modeling software is a strong plus.
• 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.