Trio is a global energy and sustainability advisory company that helps large commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations navigate the energy landscape. Trio provides integrated strategy and implementation offerings across energy supply management, data management, energy optimization and electrification, clean energy, and sustainability to help the world’s largest organizations deliver on their strategic objectives and priorities.
The Trio family of companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Edison International (NYSE: EIX).
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced professional with a full understanding of relevant engineering concepts and experience with energy consulting projects, including energy audits, retro-commissioning (RCx) studies, conceptual development of capital energy efficiency, carbon reduction, renewable energy projects, and ability to resolve a variety of technical client issues. This is a client facing role that will include working with our Sales team to support Business Development efforts. This team member will lead a high performing team on exciting energy efficiency consulting projects. This job requires a fully qualified engineer who has shown previous success as a Project Manager or Senior Energy Engineer.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead completion of energy audits, retro-commissioning, investigations, and carbon reduction (decarbonization) audits of various facilities - primarily in industrial facilities, occasionally including healthcare, laboratory, higher education, commercial, and municipal facilities.
Lead business development from the service line by analyzing market trends, partnering with sales staff for client outreach strategies, developing proposals, scopes of work, etc. and participating in discussions with clients as the subject matter expert.
Identify energy conservation projects that include both capital and operational measures
Analyze data from temporary data loggers, permanent submeters, and customer provided BMS trend data to identify and quantify opportunities
Troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions
Perform calculations of energy savings and help develop calculation templates
Prepare project implementation cost estimates
Review engineering designs, shop drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and other construction documentation
Prepare technical reports and presentations and assist in presenting to clients and senior leaders
Ensure that savings projects for identified projects are plausible and financial risk is identified
Experience with ongoing measurement and verification of projected energy savings is a plus
Attend jobsite meetings and field surveys as required
Manage execution of projects and associated staff assignments to ensure timely client deliverables and quality
Work with national clients to help achieve sustainability goals
Develop and train Project Engineers and Associate Project Engineers
Essential Functions:
Drive repeat business through excellent work; identify cross-sell and portfolio expansion opportunities
Collaborate directly with sales and marketing teams
In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems (steam, air and water distribution systems, etc.)
Field experience with HVAC systems - boiler, chillers, air-handlers, etc.
Knowledge of process systems (Compressed air, process heating, process cooling, purified water, GMP / clean rooms, etc.)
Experience in estimating HVAC and other energy project costs
Experience in financial analysis of various energy projects
Experience in measurement and verification of projected energy savings
Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Electrification projects, commercial and industrial heat pumps.
A willingness to learn and work in a team environment with extensive contact with clients
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power Point)
Ability to travel up to 30%
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel
Contribute to and coordinate team development activities (training, tool development, etc.)
Actively pursue technical development in areas relevant to project/team needs
Share knowledge via team trainings upon request
Assist with tool development without guidance
Present audit and strategy results to clients virtually and/or in-person as needed
Manage energy engineers and senior energy engineers on projects
Requirements:
10-15 years of experience in the energy and/or retro-commissioning field
Previous experience conducting on site analysis and leading ECM investigations.
Proven track record of new business development and client retention
BS in engineering or higher
Client facing communication skills
Valid driver’s license is required
CEM certification
Preferred:
LEED AP, and other technical certifications a plus
EIT/PE License
Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
Business development skills and contributions with new and existing clients
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
Generous Paid Time Off (includes but not limited to Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Sick, Vacation, etc.)
National Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
401(k) Employer Matching
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Parental Leave (Short term disability and 6 weeks of paid parental leave unless superseded by any state-specific benefits.)
Employer 100% Paid Life Insurance Benefits
Employer 100% Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident)
Parent Company ESPP
Education tuition or certification reimbursement program (from an accredited institution for college level and/or advance degree)
Short Term Incentive (STI) Bonus Based on Performance Goals
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Trio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
NOTE: Trio is not the same company as Southern California Edison, the utility, and Trio is not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
