Engineering Manager - Energy Efficiency

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TRC is seeking an Engineering Manager to support the delivery of a large commercial energy efficiency program in Oregon and SW Washington. Through the program, we deliver technical assistance and cash incentives to customers in commercial facilities and buildings to help make electric and natural gas energy efficiency upgrades possible. The ideal candidate will display a passion for engineering project management, client and customer service, establishing analysis tools and standards, and managing engineering teams to ensure that project and incentive application reviews, and other assignments, are completed on-time and with high technical quality

The successful candidate will be involved in various stages of a diverse range of energy efficiency projects found in commercial and multifamily building systems. The position requires the ability to manage projects, and lead, direct, and coordinate the work of team members (internal and external) of varied backgrounds. This position 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.

The position involves significant interaction with subcontracting partners and the client's customers.

TRC seeks a confident leader with technical expertise in building science, energy simulation, building codes and emerging technologies; and proven success managing projects and budgets.

• Oversee engineering-related client deliverables, such as monthly program updates and program innovation proposals
• Manage four direct reports as part of the 10-person program engineering team, including subcontractor resources. These engineers:

• Review custom project technical analyses (both spreadsheets and building simulation models) to analyze energy use in buildings in compliance with program participation guidelines and energy code requirements
• Perform site visits to identify and quantify opportunities for custom measures and retro commissioning
• Conduct field inspections to verify installation of energy efficiency measures

• Participate in weekly and biweekly program management team and client meetings
• Review and approve formal incentive offers for custom energy efficiency measures
• Oversee technical performance for a pool of third-party contractors who perform energy studies at customer sites
• Maintain awareness of emerging technology opportunities and their potential application in the program
• Evaluate code and program participation requirements and propose interpretations, as applied to energy savings opportunities

• Maintain knowledge and applicability of energy codes in Oregon and Washington (including IECC and ASHRAE)
• Creatively solve complex problems through proactive collaboration within and across teams

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited program is required; candidates with other fields of undergraduate education, but with a Masters in Engineering from an accredited program, will fulfill educational requirement
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the green building, energy efficiency, building science, or related field
• Candidates must possess strong technical capabilities including knowledge of commercial building systems and energy efficiency
• Candidates must have experience calculating energy savings in HVAC, refrigeration, water heating, lighting and other commercial systems
• Experience with managing staff resources and effective delegation of responsibilities
• Excellent team building skills and team leadership
• Established analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with energy modeling software (e.g. eQuest, Energy Plus, Trane TRACE) and reviewing energy model output reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills
• Experience with commercial energy audits
• Familiarity with measurement and verification and statistical analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Creative exploration to develop new program offerings and measures to acquire energy savings
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities for both technical and non-technical issues

Our Mission

We understand our clients' goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world's energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision

We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community.

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Benefits: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• 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.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.