Lead Research Engineer – Codes and Standards

Description

• Communicate project status and findings to client, with oversight
• Perform increasingly complicated research, data collection, and analysis project tasks with limited oversight from 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
• Support the design and implementation of surveys alongside customer research expert team members
• Manage the delivery (scope, schedule, and budget) of small research consulting projects, with oversight
• Compile, clean, and manage quantitative data
• 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
• Delegate project tasks to team members, as needed
• Support the drafting of building energy codes and local energy code ordinances
• Provide oversight to more junior staff members for the execution of standard project tasks.
• Interview subject matter experts and seeking stakeholder feedback from various sources
• Develop presentations and engagement tools related to adoption of building energy codes
• Building energy audits and/or measure development
• Perform assigned work within budget allocated and scheduled needs for deliverables of project.
• 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
• Building energy code development, advocacy, consulting, and/or research.
• Develop and implement calculations to estimate savings, carbon emissions reductions, and cost-effectiveness
• Synthesize information across multiple data sources
• Research synthesis and communication
• Stay informed about technical research methods and the clean energy industry through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations
• Plan and execute standard research, data collection, and analysis project tasks in coordination with senior team members, with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Building engineering or energy system design, especially those related to electrification such as heat pumps
• Practical experience in any of the following:
• PhD with 1+ year of experience, Masters degree with 3+ year of experience, or Undergraduate degree with 4+ year experience
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Building science and/or clean transportation
• Energy codes and/or appliance standards
• Research experience with methods including one or multiple of the skills below:
• Manage time across multiple projects, proactively seeking support when needed to understand/troubleshoot tasks or balance competing priorities.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following software:
• EnergyPlus, CBECC, Modelkit, or other building energy modeling
• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.
• R or Python
• Energy efficiency, demand management, and/or other distributed energy resources
• Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Communicate research results verbally, via written reports, and graphically
• Applicable degrees include Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or other relevant fields focused on building or technology design, research, or policy.
• Knowledge of existing building energy codes, including applications and limitations
• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of research methods and design.
• 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)
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with utilities or the clean energy sector, such as:
• Data analysis and statistics
• Cost-effectiveness analysis methods

Benefits

• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• 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.
• 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.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance