Director

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

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.

TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

Working at TRC means tackling interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. 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.

TRC's Research and Consulting (R&C) team, within the Advanced Energy practice, is focused on developing and deploying decarbonization and clean energy solutions for our clients - utilities, non-profits, local governments, and state and federal agencies. R&C is a multi-disciplinary research-based consulting team that helps internal and external clients develop and optimize scaled clean energy solutions grounded in technological, economic, policy, market, and customer insights. Our research consulting projects are focused on how advanced energy solutions like energy efficiency, demand management, distributed energy resources, emerging tech, microgrids, storage, and electrification can help drive the clean energy transformation.

R&C's Research Engineers conduct research and analysis to help address clients' needs through discrete, funded projects focused on advanced energy solutions. This includes designing, implementing, and communicating insights from a wide range of research and analysis approaches, drawing upon advanced energy industry subject matter expertise, and helping clients understand how to use these insights.

Directors are senior management professionals and industry leaders who oversee sophisticated research and consulting projects; build our team's expertise in Tech-to-Market, Codes and Standards, Market Transformation, and the clean energy industry; and lead in the evolution of our business. No project is the same, and Directors are responsible for lots of different types of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Directors will design and oversee large and complex technology research, codes and standards, and market transformation projects; manage teams and guide staff development; and grow R&C service offerings including client management and business development. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal technical team members and external customers

Primary Work Areas:

* Emerging Technologies Research and Demonstrations

* Market Transformation and Technology Transfer

* Technical Market Research

* Codes and Standards

While the focus will vary based on business needs, the overall responsibilities of Directors are as follows:

* Team leadership

o Play leadership roles related to developing and executing team strategy, internal training, process improvements, and internal initiatives
o Understand and reinforce the team's strategies, priorities, and internal initiatives through individual actions as well as team communications
o Identify opportunities and coach team members in how to support the team's strategic priorities and initiatives
o Contribute to a healthy team culture by promoting a collaborative work environment, embodying a growth mindset, and recognizing team members

* People management

o Manage up to five mid-career to senior team members and other people managers, including managing workloads, training, and career development
o Act as mentor and coach to develop internal talent for the future of the practice, providing constructive feedback proactively using thoughtful approaches and promoting a growth-mindset and open feedback on the team

* Research design and project planning oversight

o Oversee and support development of research approaches and project plans that will address clients' needs, incorporating own subject matter expertise and collaborating with other subject matter experts from across organisation to ensure that projects incorporate industry-leading leading comprehensive, multi-disciplinary solutions.
o Instruct and oversee team members in the design and implementation of research and consulting projects
o Coordinate with methodological and domain experts from across the organization to ensure quality of research

* Project portfolio oversight

o Oversee multiple projects that form a portfolio of work in a particular subject area, or oversee a regional or client specific portfolio of projects
o Ensure that clients are satisfied with team members' communication and project delivery, proactively escalating clients' problems to senior management
o Anticipate client needs and market trends, then proactively propose research and consulting to meet those needs

* Industry Expertise

o Maintain and expand expertise in building technology, codes and standards, market adoption, and the clean energy industry through technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations
o Educate internal team in areas of expertise and create opportunities to connect areas of expertise to other use cases
o Identify and implement new approaches to improve and expand our Tech-to-Market, and Codes and Standards, and Market Transformation expertise

* Business development

o Contribute to proposals, including leading development of large complex proposals
o Identify opportunities to expand work with existing and new clients, as well as partnership opportunities

Minimum qualifications are those an applicant must possess to be considered a candidate for the position.

• PhD with 10+ year of experience, or Masters degree with 12+ years experience, or Undergraduate degree with 15+ years experience
• Applicable degrees include Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or other relevant fields focused on engineering research,
• 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)
• Demonstrated expertise and leadership in the fundamentals of research methods and design.
• Demonstrated competency and experience overseeing delivery of team-based research and/or consulting projects.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated ability leading teams and people management
• Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.
• Established expertise with utilities or the clean energy sector, including one or more of the following:
• Building science and/or clean transportation
• Energy efficiency, demand management, and/or other distributed energy resources
• Utility programs and regulation
• Clean energy technologies and/or building systems
• The clean energy market
• Energy codes and/or appliance standards
• Established research experience with methods including one or multiple of the skills below:
• Surveys or In-depth interviews
• Data analysis and statistics
• Field technology pilots
• Laboratory studies
• Building energy modeling
• Code and standards development
• Literature review
• Research presentation

Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• 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.

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.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC's career site.

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