Controls Engineer Co-Op

Trane Technologies•Kentwood, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. What’s in it for you: Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world. We are looking for an Engineering Co-Op Student to join our Controls Contracting team in Grand Rapids, MI. This person will assist our engineering and project management teams on various projects in commercial and industrial facilities across West Michigan. We specialize in design and installation of digital programmable controls. Our controls are used to monitor, operate, optimize, and maintain a wide variety of infrastructure systems, including hydronic piping and pumping, air-distribution, refrigeration, and electrical systems. We work on various types of projects, including new construction, remodeling, equipment replacement, and sustainability and energy conservation. The co-op student will utilize skills gained in their coursework to engineer, design, and assist us in a number of areas.

Requirements

Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Must have excellent communication / customer skills
CAD experience is strongly preferred
Previous experience in construction or facilities maintenance, HVAC and/or related controls systems is preferred but not required
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Digital Controls
HVAC

Responsibilities

Design and analysis support involving airside, waterside, and refrigerant systems.
Application of diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Read and review drawings and blueprints
Assist in creation of engineered control drawings
Creation and review of control system user interface graphics
Work closely with other team members, including project managers, project engineers, technicians, and others
Communication with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
Ensure that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects.
Serve customers by answering inquires and responding to special requests.
Support sales and operations as required.
Occasional travel to job sites (local)