Research Engineer
Trc Companies, Inc.
Conduct research & analysis on HVAC/hot water systems for clean energy solutions.
10 days ago ago
$96,096 - $100,235
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Oakland, CA
Remote
Company Size
7,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Energy
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Project Management
Consulting
Technology Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Power & Utilities
Transportation
Water
Government
Data Centers
Role
What you would be doing
data analysis
field collection
energy modeling
policy research
survey design
project management
- Perform increasingly complicated research, data collection, and analysis project tasks with limited oversight from senior team members.
- Interpretation of building codes to support design, inspection, or commissioning of plumbing, HVAC, or process load systems
- Stay informed about data analytics methodology and the clean energy industry through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations
- Design of field data collection methodologies
- Analyze technology and building energy use using established M&V methodologies
- Code, analyze, and interpret primary data
- Research synthesis and communication
- Plan and execute standard research, data collection, and analysis project tasks in coordination with senior team members, with minimal oversight.
- Develop and implement calculations to estimate savings, carbon emissions reductions, cost-effectiveness, and other benefits of emerging technologies, programs, energy policies, and green building solutions
- Delegate project tasks to team members, as needed
- Conduct descriptive analyses via scripted coding syntax
- Conduct technical analysis in support of developing policy solutions such as building energy codes, appliance standards, and local building ordinances
- Research clean energy policies, program designs, technologies, and research methodologies
- Identify and recruit organizations and individuals to include in research studies through online searches, data mining, cold calls and/or utilizing networks and client lists
- Identify and collate secondary data sources
- Design and conduct in-depth interviews with study participants via phone and/or in person
- Follow QA/QC procedures to ensure accuracy of analysis
- Complete literature reviews
- Lab monitoring data collection
- Perform assigned work within budget allocated and scheduled needs for deliverables of project.
- Support the design and implementation of surveys alongside customer research expert team members
- Communicate project status and findings to client, with oversight
- Provide oversight to more junior staff members for the execution of standard project tasks.
- Translate results of research projects into actionable recommendations for clients
- Compile, clean, and manage quantitative data
- Building energy modeling
- Synthesize information across multiple data sources
- Surveys and in-depth interviews for research
- Field monitoring data collection
- Manage the delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of small research consulting projects, with oversight
What you bring
python
r
hvac
energy codes
phd
building science
- Proficiency in one or more of the software listed below:
- Applicable degrees include Architectural Engineering, Engineering or other relevant fields focused on engineering research, building science, and/or energy systems
- Building science
- Demonstrated competency and experience in applied technical research, building science, energy codes and standards, and/or distributed energy resources. (in years of experience corresponding to degree, as listed above)
- Energy codes and/or appliance standards
- Communicate research results verbally, via written reports, and graphically
- Cost-effectiveness analysis methods
- Energy efficiency, demand management, and/or other distributed energy resources
- Industry Expertise
- R, or other scripting languages for data analysis, such as Excel Macros or Python
- Demonstrated competency and experience with hot water systems and/or HVAC systems. (in years of experience corresponding to degree, as listed above)
- Manage time across multiple projects, proactively seeking support when needed to understand/troubleshoot tasks or balance competing priorities.
- Familiarity with utilities or the clean energy sector, including work experience in one or more of the following:
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Systems thinker
- PhD with 1+ year of experience, Masters degree with 3+ year of experience, or Undergraduate degree with 4+ year experience
- Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.
- Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of research methods and design.
- Prior experience in design, and/or consulting.
- Primary data collection and analysis experience
- Research experience with methods including one or multiple of the skills below:
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- 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.
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 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.
- 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).
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Company
Overview
1969 Founded
Year Established
The firm traces its origins to 1969, marking over five decades of global consulting and engineering expertise.
Top ranking
ENR Lists
Recognized annually in ENR’s rankings as a leading firm in design and environmental services.
- A global consulting, engineering and construction‑management firm.
- Specializes in environmental engineering, geotechnical work, pipeline, power utilities, water, transportation and government projects.
- Balancing public and private sector work, it blends field services with digital and inspection technologies.
- Typical projects include coastal resilience upgrades, substation modernization, brownfield redevelopment, pipeline/installations and transportation infrastructure.
- Implements high‑visibility, multi‑year programs—from power‑grid upgrades to aquatic centers and submarine cables.
- Unusual for its breadth: a NASA satellite‑data early adopter and provider of intelligent‑grid and field‑inspection services.
- Integrity in all actions
- Excellence in delivery
- Innovation through collaboration
- Accountability for success
- Commitment to client satisfaction
2050 Target
Net-zero carbon emissions
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Focus on environmental impact reduction in projects
- Sustainable energy and infrastructure solutions
- Investment in renewable energy technologies
- Commitment to minimizing waste and optimizing resources
- Gender balance initiatives in leadership roles
- Promotion of a diverse workforce through talent acquisition strategies
- Focus on providing equal opportunities for all employees
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