Business Analyst

TRC Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid sick leave and disability leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Houston is seeking a data analyst to work closely with senior leadership on land, ROW, and energy infrastructure projects. You will manage data imports/exports, track milestones, and ensure data quality across cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with data-heavy systems, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Collaboration with project managers, ROW agents, and tech teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with data-heavy systems or project management platforms in energy/utilities/infrastructure.
• Structured data handling and reporting requirements experience.
• Strong Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, Power Query; VBA is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting end users or clients in a technical/operational capacity.
• Experience with SOPs, training materials, or technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support land, ROW, and energy infra projects with senior leadership.
• Assist with project setup, imports/exports, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate with ROW agents, title teams, PMs, and technology teams to ensure data flow.
• Translate operational requirements into technical solutions and system specs.
• Develop test plans and support UAT; manage requirements and traceability.
• Create functional/non-functional requirement documents and user stories.
• Assist in process analysis and BPMN/flowchart mapping for improvements.
• Prepare presentations and project status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

Power Query

VBA (plus)

Clear communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

OneVizion

ROW management systems

Land systems

Job description

About Us

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

TRC is seeking a highly capable data analyst to work closely with senior leadership supporting land, right-of-way (ROW), and project delivery teams. This role is a hands-on, embedded partner position that combines intermediate to advanced Excel/data skills, workflow development, data architecture, automation, customer support, process documentation, and end-user training. This role serves as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring requirements are clearly defined, documented, and delivered. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, technically curious, comfortable interfacing with both internal teams and external clients, and thrives in environments where systems, data quality, and process clarity are critical to project success. Experience supporting ROW, land acquisition, title, permitting, or infrastructure delivery across complex, multi-jurisdictional projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with senior leadership to support land, ROW, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Assist with project setup, imports/exports (XML, spreadsheets, system-to-system feeds), and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate across internal teams (ROW agents, title teams, project managers, technology teams) to ensure accurate and timely data flow.
• Help translate operational requirements into technical/system solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, QA, and other team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in solution design discussions to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Assist in developing test plans and test cases; support user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Track and manage requirements, issues, and risks; ensure traceability from requirements to delivery.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand needs, objectives, and challenges.
• Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to elicit and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear, concise functional and non-functional requirements.
• Analyze current processes and systems to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Create and maintain business requirements documents, use cases, user stories, and process flows.
• Develop detailed specifications for new features, enhancements, and system changes.
• Communicate requirements and changes effectively to technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations and reports to summarize findings, recommendations, and project status.
• Map and analyze existing business processes using tools such as flowcharts or BPMN.
• Recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.
• Support change management activities, including training and communication plans.
• Provide recommendations based on data analysis to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with data-heavy systems or project management platforms, preferably in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure space.
• Comfort working with structured data, reporting requirements, and process-driven environments
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, Power Query; VBA a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Experience supporting end users or clients in a technical or operational capacity.
• Education: Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating data analysis, reporting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with OneVizion, ROW management systems, land systems, or similar energy-industry platforms.
• Familiarity with land acquisition, right-of-way, title, or permitting workflows.
• Experience writing SOPs, training materials, or technical documentation.
• Exposure to data visualization tools, reporting dashboards, or system integrations.
• Background working closely with project managers, ROW agents, or operations teams.

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 7 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

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.

Salary Range

USD $83,200.00 - USD $100,006.40 /Yr.