TRC is seeking a Managing Electrification Engineer to contribute to our electrification portfolio. Managing Engineers are mid-level professionals who oversee technical projects and tasks, with support from more experienced consulting staff. Managing Research Engineers engage in sophisticated research and consulting projects, help build our team’s expertise in both technical research and the clean energy industry and participate in the evolution of our business. No project is the same and Managing Research Engineers get exposure to lots of different types of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Managing Research Engineers will work on multiple tasks across multiple teams, including managing medium- and large-sized projects and designing and overseeing increasingly sophisticated technical research and analytics. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal technical team members and external customers.

This role will shape the future of building electrification by advancing emerging technologies, smart controls optimization and interoperability, analytics, and innovative utility program design. They will use their research and data analysis to advise regulatory entities on advanced strategic residential electrification approaches. They will also communicate their findings and technical expertise to collaborate with a cross-functional team that consists of program management, operations, outreach, marketing, IT, and other support staff.  

This position involves technical analysis and research on a wide array of residential building electrification topics. Responsibilities include:

• Advise on electrification, decarbonization, and sustainability as it relates to all aspects of a project.

• Develop electrification plans for single family and multifamily residences accounting for existing systems and available electrical panel capacity. Educate customers on the electrification options and help them with decision making.  

• Support electrification retrofits including communication and coordination between manufacturers, suppliers, installing contractors, building officials, and homeowners.

• Perform specification QA/QC to ensure quality installation of building and mechanical systems.

• Perform electrification technology and solutions research and support demonstration projects to advance strategic electrification or other initiatives.

• PhD with 3+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, or Undergraduate degree with 6+ years’ experience.
• Applicable degrees include Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or other relevant fields focused on engineering research, building science, and or energy systems.
• Demonstrated competency and experience in residential electrification and building systems (in years of experience corresponding to degree, as listed above)
• Demonstrated experience with residential electrification technologies such as heat pump water heaters, heat pump HVAC, induction range, electric dryers, electric stoves, and electric infrastructure.
• Proficient with other MS Office Suite (Work, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience working on multiple high-profile fast-paced projects in parallel, completing projects on time and in budget.
• Self‐driven and a team player with established critical thinking, analytical, and problem‐solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills that include highly effective communication in‐person, over email, and over the phone.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s Licenses (must be obtained prior to employment). Access to a vehicle. Ability to travel as required by projects (up to 30% of time).