Downstream Lighting Lead, Existing Buildings

TRC Companies, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Family leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Oregon seeks an innovative Lighting Lead for the Existing Buildings program. You will manage the commercial downstream lighting program, engage clients, shape program design, and oversee budgets and incentives to maximize performance.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams with internal and external partners. Experience with energy efficiency lighting is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Direct client interface experience.
• Understanding of Energy Efficiency Lighting Programs is required; Lighting program implementation or design is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Self-driven with established critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills that include highly effective communication in-person, over email, and over the phone.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to monitor and manage project progress.
• Ability to coordinate, schedule, and conduct team meetings professionally.
• Technical competency.
• Basic knowledge of energy efficiency is required.
• Technical knowledge of lighting systems and an understanding of manufacturer/distributor business models and the relationship with installation contractors.
• Strong computer proficiency that ensures day-to-day work and meeting attendance can be performed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for the client, responding to requests and communicating programmatic changes, issues, and developments for Lighting.
• Act as the main point of contact for the internal team regarding Lighting program strategy.
• Assist with the design, development, and execution of the program’s strategy to achieve annual energy savings and incentive budget goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams, trade allies, clients, and community partners to develop informed program designs and implementation plans.
• Manage third‑party vendors to ensure alignment with contractual performance expectations.
• Review and approve incentive applications and exceptions as required.
• Ensure compliance with program guidelines and client expectations.
• Develop operational processes for special promotions and initiatives.
• Monitor program performance and analyze pipeline trends to identify opportunities to accelerate project completion.
• Identify and implement improvements that enhance customer experience, streamline operations, reduce risk, and strengthen program outcomes.
• Support the lighting measure development process by collecting stakeholder input, researching customer impact, proposing program design, and using data‑driven insights to respond to various requests.
• Coordinate with program team members in other program functional areas to foster the exchange of ideas, promote cross‑team collaboration, and leverage best practices. Attend and represent the program at strategy and development meetings with the client, PDC, other PMCs, and subcontractors.
• Support standard and ad hoc internal and external reporting requests that demonstrate program performance and inform future strategic planning.
• Manage, develop, and refine existing tracking systems for goals, budget management, and forecasting.

Skills

3-5 yrs experience

Client interfacing

Energy efficiency lighting

Interpersonal skills

Client management

Self-driven

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Meeting coordination

Technical competency

Energy efficiency basics

Lighting systems knowledge

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in Oregon seeks an innovative Lighting Lead for the Existing Buildings program. You will manage the commercial downstream lighting program, engage clients, shape program design, and oversee budgets and incentives to maximize performance.

The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams with internal and external partners. Experience with energy efficiency lighting is highly desirable.