Senior Research Engineer – Codes and Standards

Description

• Develop presentations and engagement tools related to adoption of building energy codes
• Research design and project planning
• Support internal trainings and process improvements in consultation with Supervisor and Team Lead.
• Instruct and oversee junior team members who are recruiting organizations and individuals to include in research studies through online searches, data mining, cold calls and/or utilizing networks and client lists
• Stay informed about technical research methods and the clean energy industry through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations
• Design and conduct surveys alongside customer research expert team members
• Collaborate with subject matter experts from across organization to ensure that projects incorporate industry leading comprehensive, multi-disciplinary solutions
• Draft building energy codes and local energy code ordinances
• Contribute to development of proposals and other business efforts.
• Translate results of research projects into actionable recommendations for clients
• Analyze technology and building energy use from building simulation data or field projects using established measurement & verification methodologies
• Research synthesis and communication
• Develop increasing focus and specialization with industry area(s) of expertise in consultation with Supervisor and Team Lead.
• Interview subject matter experts and seek stakeholder feedback from various sources
• Communicate project status and findings to client
• Lead project teams on delivery of small- to mid-sized projects or multiple smaller projects within a portfolio, managing scope, timeline, and budget.
• Building energy audits and/or measure development
• Develop research approaches and project plans that will address clients’ needs, in consultation with senior team members
• Develop building energy code cost-effectiveness reports, including literature review, measure development, cost data collection, engaging with the building energy simulation data, financial analysis, and report writing
• Manage routine client interactions independently and bring in more senior team members for complex or sensitive client interactions.
• Manage the delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of small research consulting projects, with oversight
• Delegate project tasks to team members, as needed
• Design and perform increasingly complicated research, data collection, and analysis project tasks with limited oversight from senior team members.
• Synthesize information across multiple data sources
• Provide oversight to more junior staff members for the execution of standard project tasks.
• Instruct and oversee junior team members in technical analyses
• Compile, clean, and manage quantitative data
• Develop and implement calculations to estimate savings, carbon emissions reductions, and cost-effectiveness
• Building energy code development, advocacy, consulting, and/or research.

Requirements

• Manage time across multiple projects, proactively seeking support when needed to understand/troubleshoot tasks or balance competing priorities.
• Knowledge of existing building energy codes, including applications and limitations
• R or Python
• Communicate research results verbally, via written reports, and graphically
• Energy efficiency, demand management, and/or other distributed energy resources
• Data analysis and statistics
• Energy codes and/or appliance standards
• Familiarity with utilities or the clean energy sector, such as:
• EnergyPlus, CBECC, Modelkit, or other building energy modeling
• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• PhD with 2+ year of experience, or Masters degree with 4+ years experience, or Undergraduate degree with 5+ years experience
• Building engineering or energy system design, especially those related to electrification such as heat pumps
• Cost-effectiveness analysis methods
• Practical experience in any of the following:
• Demonstrated competency and experience in building science, energy codes and standards, distributed energy resources, and/or applied technical research (in years of experience corresponding to degree, as listed above)
• Research experience with methods including one or multiple of the skills below:
• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of research methods and design.
• Applicable degrees include Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or other relevant fields focused on building or technology design, research, or policy.
• Building science and/or clean transportation
• Proficiency in one or more of the following software:

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• 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.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 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.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance