About UsGroundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.
TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. 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.
Our team works with a diverse range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We are dedicated to delivering creative solutions that meet local needs, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, community by community and project by project.
Joining TRC means engaging in 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. At TRC, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a range of People Programs designed to support our employees' growth and well-being.
At TRC, every voice is valued, every individual has the opportunity to make a difference, and together we shape a brighter, more sustainable future.
OverviewTRC'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.
Research Consultants are early career analysts who work side by side with more experienced consulting staff to learn about the clean energy industry, learn new analytic skills, engage in sophisticated research projects, and participate in the evolution of our business. No project is the same, and Research Consultants get exposure to lots of different types of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with internal technical team members and external customers.
This position will be located in California. Preference is for a candidate located near one of TRC's California offices Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, or Rancho Cordova (Sacramento), but this is not required.
Primary Work Areas:
- Emerging Technologies Research and Demonstrations
- Market Transformation and Technology Transfer
- Clean Energy Policy and Market Research
- Utility Program Evaluation and Planning
ResponsibilitiesThe overall responsibilities of Research Consultants are to:
- Perform a variety of standard research consulting project tasks with limited oversight under the direction of senior team members
- Learn to perform increasingly complicated research, data collection, and analysis projects tasks with oversight from senior team members
- Perform assigned work as instructed, within budget allocated and scheduled needs for deliverables of project
- Manage time across multiple projects, proactively seeking support when needed to understand/troubleshoot tasks or balance competing priorities
While the focus will vary based on project needs, this role will focus on the following types of tasks, completed with under the direction of more senior team members:
- Data analysis
- Compile, clean, and manage quantitative data
- Conduct descriptive, statistical, and econometric analyses via scripted coding syntax
- Build data visualization tools dashboards
- Survey research
- Clean, analyze, and interpret survey data
- Secondary research
- Research synthesis and communication
QualificationsMinimum Required Qualifications
- PhD, Masters degree with 1+ year of experience, or Undergraduate degree with 2+ year experience.
- Applicable degrees include Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant fields focused on quantitative research or data analytics.
- Demonstrated competency and experience in data analysis (in years of experience corresponding to degree, as described above)
- Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of research methods and design.
- Proficiency with R and/or Python coding.
- Enthusiasm for learning new skills and can-do attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload.
Preferred Qualifications
- Tangible experience in consulting and/or research.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with utilities or the clean energy sector.
Our Mission
We understand our clients' goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world's energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.
Our Vision
We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live - community by community.
TRC is ranked #16 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.
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.
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.
Salary Range
USD $71,261.00 - USD $86,715.00 /Yr.
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