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TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

About Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Strategic Energy Management (SEM) helps organizations build energy management into everyday operations through data-driven analysis, employee engagement, operational improvement, and continuous coaching.

Why Strategic Energy Management?

Strategic Energy Management (SEM) sits at the center of one of the most significant transformations in the energy industry. Across North America, electricity demand is increasing at a pace not seen in decades, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, electrification, domestic industrial investment, and expanding digital infrastructure. At the same time, utilities and grid operators are managing a rapidly evolving generation portfolio that includes traditional resources, renewables, energy storage, distributed energy resources, and emerging technologies.

At TRC, SEM professionals are helping customers prepare for a future defined by growing energy demand, evolving technologies, changing market conditions, and increasing operational complexity. Whether supporting advanced manufacturing facilities, large commercial operations, or utility programs, your work will contribute to stronger business performance, improved resiliency, and smarter energy management practices. As utilities continue expanding their investment in demand-side management and energy optimization programs, SEM offers a unique opportunity to build skills that will remain highly valuable across the energy, consulting, operations, and technology sectors for years to come.

Program Terminology

• Participant: Customer organization, facility, or designated representative actively participating in the SEM program and responsible for supporting implementation of energy management activities and program objectives.
• Stakeholders: TRC staff, coaches, engineers, leadership, TVA representatives, TVA Business Development Representatives, Local Power Authority representatives, and program partners.
• Client: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Position Summary

Senior technical authority and mentor. Candidates must reside within the Tennessee Valley region to support local Program Participants and maintain strong relationships with regional Stakeholders. This role includes occasional travel throughout the Valley to facilitate meetings, perform site visits, support program implementation, and engage with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority for complex participant engagements by leading engineering assessments involving multiple facilities, sophisticated industrial processes, challenging operational variables, and high-value energy performance opportunities.
• Design, review, and approve advanced analytical methodologies including multivariable regression models, normalization approaches, statistical analyses, and IPMVP-compliant M&V strategies that support program credibility and savings validation.
• Provide technical leadership during participant engagements by advising operational leaders, engineering teams, and program stakeholders on energy performance drivers, capital planning decisions, operational improvements, and long-term energy management strategies.
• Conduct advanced engineering studies and root-cause analyses that address complex performance issues, identify system interactions, and uncover opportunities for significant operational and energy improvements.
• Lead technical QA/QC efforts across engineering work products by reviewing calculations, validating methodologies, resolving complex analytical challenges, and ensuring consistency in engineering practices across the program portfolio.
• Mentor and develop Energy Engineer I and II staff by providing technical guidance, reviewing work products, coaching engineering methodologies, and supporting professional development and knowledge transfer activities.
• Drive innovation in energy modeling and performance analysis practices by evaluating emerging analytical techniques, tools, technologies, and industry methodologies that improve program accuracy and participant impact.
• Represent the program as a technical subject matter expert with clients, utilities, and external stakeholders by providing engineering expertise, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to industry credibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering (with energy-related experience), or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 6-10 years relevant experience in SEM, industrial operations, energy management, manufacturing, utility programs, consulting, facilities, reliability, or continuous improvement.
• Energy Management Systems (EnMS).
• Provides technical leadership on integration of engineering analytics and operational improvement strategies within participant EnMS programs.
• ISO 50001 and PDCA Principles.
• Advises participants and program teams on advanced application of continuous improvement methodologies and organizational energy management strategies.
• Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs).
• Designs and validates advanced performance measurement frameworks that support strategic participant decision-making and program evaluation.
• Energy Culture Development.
• Provides technical insight and analytical support that strengthens participant engagement, accountability, and organizational adoption of SEM practices.
• Financial and Business Case Analysis.
• Reviews and validates complex business cases supporting capital expenditures, process improvements, and energy management investment strategies.
• Industrial Systems: HVAC, Steam, Compressed Air, Motors, Controls.
• Serves as a technical authority on industrial systems and advises on optimization strategies involving complex operational interactions and process improvements.
• Regression Analysis and Energy Modeling.
• Leads development and review of advanced energy models supporting participant performance analysis and program evaluation.
• IPMVP Principles.
• Provides technical oversight of M&V methodologies and ensures consistency and compliance across multiple participant engagements.
• Multivariable Regression Analysis.
• Develops and reviews sophisticated regression models that support savings validation, performance forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Weather and Production Normalization.
• Provides technical oversight of normalization methodologies used across participant portfolios.
• IPMVP Option C Whole-Facility M&V.
• Reviews and approves complex whole-facility M&V analyses for large and technically challenging participant engagements.
• Advanced Statistical Modeling.
• Applies advanced analytical methods to identify trends, quantify uncertainty, evaluate program performance, and improve technical rigor.
• QA/QC of Savings Methodologies.
• Leads technical review processes that validate consistency, defensibility, and accuracy of engineering calculations and savings methodologies.

Preferred Certifications

CEM, CMVP, PE, CEA, CP EnMS, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, CRL, ISO 50001 implementation experience.

Preferred Behavioral Competencies

• Active Listening Integrates technical, operational, and strategic stakeholder perspectives to identify root causes, validate analytical approaches, and develop solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Emotional Intelligence Effectively navigates technical disagreements, organizational dynamics, and stakeholder concerns while maintaining productive relationships and driving constructive outcomes.
• Relationship Building Establishes credibility as a trusted technical advisor with participant leadership, client representatives, utility stakeholders, and internal program teams.
• Influence Without Authority Leads technical decision-making, builds consensus around analytical methodologies, and drives implementation of engineering recommendations through expertise, credibility, and effective communication.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Facilitates collaboration among technical specialists, operational leaders, program staff, and external stakeholders to address complex challenges and achieve program objectives.

Benefits

• 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

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. 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.

Disclaimers

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.

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