Energy Coach III

Trc Companies, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) advisor to drive organizational change within the SEM program and support regional participants.

This role emphasizes data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continuous coaching to improve energy performance across client sites. Candidates should have 6–10 years of SEM-related experience and be willing to travel within the Tennessee Valley region to support program participants and build strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, Operations Management, Business or closely related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant SEM, industrial operations, energy management, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to SEM participants to align initiatives with business objectives and energy performance goals.
• Lead high-impact engagements with complex stakeholders and develop customized implementation strategies.
• Influence leadership and secure executive buy-in for energy management initiatives.
• Provide advanced analysis of energy performance and organizational systems to identify improvement opportunities.
• Champion energy culture transformation and design change management approaches.
• Mentor SEM staff and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Lead development of SEM methodologies, tools, and participant resources.
• Represent the program with external stakeholders and industry partners.

Skills

Energy Management Systems

ISO 50001

EnPIs

Change management

Facilitation

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, Operations Management, Business

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,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you’lldiscover 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

About Strategic Energy Management (SEM)

Strategic Energy Management (SEM) helps organizations build energy management into everyday operations through data-driven analysis, employee engagement, operational improvement, and continuous coaching.

Why Strategic Energy Management?

Strategic Energy Management (SEM) sits at the center of one of the most significant transformations in the energy industry. Across North America, electricity demand is increasing at a pace not seen in decades, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, data centers, advanced manufacturing, electrification, domestic industrial investment, and expanding digital infrastructure. At the same time, utilities and grid operators are managing a rapidly evolving generation portfolio that includes traditional resources, renewables, energy storage, distributed energy resources, and emerging technologies.

At TRC, SEM professionals are helping customers prepare for a future defined by growing energy demand, evolving technologies, changing market conditions, and increasing operational complexity. Whether supporting advanced manufacturing facilities, large commercial operations, or utility programs, your work will contribute to stronger business performance, improved resiliency, and smarter energy management practices. As utilities continue expanding their investment in demand-side management and energy optimization programs, SEM offers a unique opportunity to build skills that will remain highly valuable across the energy, consulting, operations, and technology sectors for years to come.

Program Terminology

• Participant: Customer organization, facility, or designated representative actively participating in the SEM program and responsible for supporting implementation of energy management activities and program objectives.
• Stakeholders: TRC staff, coaches, engineers, leadership, TVA representatives, TVA Business Development Representatives, Local Power Authority representatives, and program partners.
• Client: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

Position Summary

Strategic advisor driving organizational change. Candidates must reside within the Tennessee Valley region to support local Program Participants and maintain strong relationships with regional Stakeholders. This role includes occasional travel throughout the Valley to facilitate meetings, perform site visits, support program implementation, and engage with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to complex participant organizations by aligning SEM initiatives with business objectives, operational priorities, capital planning efforts, and organizational performance goals to maximize long-term value creation.
• Lead high-impact participant engagements characterized by organizational complexity, multiple stakeholders, and significant energy performance opportunities while developing customized implementation strategies that drive transformational results.
• Influence leadership teams and cross-functional decision makers by facilitating strategic discussions, securing organizational commitment, addressing resistance to change, and building executive support for sustained energy management initiatives.
• Provide advanced analysis of energy performance, operational processes, and organizational systems to identify systemic improvement opportunities, quantify business impacts, and support long-range energy and operational strategies.
• Champion energy culture transformation efforts across participant organizations by designing change management approaches, leadership engagement strategies, governance structures, and accountability mechanisms that embed energy management into business processes and organizational decision-making.
• Mentor and develop Energy Coach I and II staff by providing technical guidance, coaching facilitation skills, sharing best practices, and supporting quality assurance initiatives that strengthen overall program delivery capability.
• Lead development and refinement of SEM methodologies, tools, and participant resources by incorporating industry best practices, emerging trends, and implementation learnings that improve participant outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Represent the program with key external stakeholders, industry partners, and client leadership by providing subject matter expertise, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping strengthen regional adoption of SEM principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Organizational Leadership, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• 6-10 years relevant experience in SEM, industrial operations, energy management, manufacturing, utility programs, consulting, facilities, reliability, or continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies

• Energy Management Systems (EnMS)
• ISO 50001 and PDCA Principles
• Energy Performance Indicators (EnPIs)
• Energy Culture Development
• Financial and Business Case Analysis
• change management
• Facilitation and Workshop Delivery
• Executive Communication

Preferred Certifications

CEM, CMVP, PE, CEA, CP EnMS, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, PMP, CRL, ISO 50001 implementation experience.

Preferred Behavioral Competencies

• Active Listening
  Synthesizes perspectives from executives, operational leaders, and participant teams to identify strategic priorities, organizational barriers, and opportunities for transformational improvement.
• Emotional Intelligence
  Effectively manages complex stakeholder relationships and organizational change initiatives by demonstrating empathy, adaptability, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal awareness.
• Relationship Building
  Establishes long-term partnerships with participant leadership teams, client representatives, and industry stakeholders that strengthen program effectiveness and strategic collaboration.
• Influence Without Authority
  Successfully drives organizational change and secures buy-in for SEM initiatives through executive engagement, strategic communication, facilitation, and relationship-based leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Leads collaboration across multiple organizational functions, facilities, and stakeholder groups to align strategic objectives, remove barriers, and achieve sustainable energy performance improvements.

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 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

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 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.