Electrical Design Engineer

CFO Trane U.S. -CFO•Davidson, NC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting the design and engineering of electrical systems for new construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. The successful candidate will develop electrical system designs, oversee technical documentation, and coordinate project execution, ensuring strict adherence to codes, standards, and client requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; advanced degree (MS) preferred.
State-issued Professional Engineer (PE) license
7+ years of progressive electrical engineering design experience in building electrical systems and/or renewable energy projects.
Competency in engineering principles and design methodologies related to the solar PV industry including production modeling, array layout, component selection, single- and three-line diagrams, glare studies, arc flash, etc.
Demonstrated expertise with electrical design and modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, PVcase, PVsyst, Helioscope, ETB, etc.).
Deep familiarity with construction/renovation practices for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
Demonstrated experience contributing as a key engineering member on design‑build projects, including collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and technical writing skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Experienced in the design and delivery of medium and high-voltage systems, substations, energy storage integration, and complex power distributions.
Strong knowledge of permitting, compliance, and interconnection processes for both buildings and renewable power.
Proficiency with office automation (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting permitting and interconnection processes.
Master planning experience for campus utility systems, microgrids, and decarbonization/climate resilience initiatives.
Experience with safety, phasing, and quality review processes.
Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor geographically distributed project teams.
Knowledge of international project standards and experience with multidisciplinary teams.
NABCEP PV Installation Professional and/or Design Specialist Certification

Responsibilities

Develop complete electrical system designs for lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, and controls for commercial and industrial facilities.
Prepare designs for roof, ground, and canopy photovoltaic systems including: site layouts, single line diagrams, generation models, and interconnection applications.
Produce construction-ready drawing packages: plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and specifications using AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, or similar design tools.
Perform engineering calculations: load analysis, short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, voltage drop, conduit sizing and energy efficiency assessments.
Ensure all designs are fully compliant with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, UL, IEC, UBC).
Collaborate with architects, clients, utility companies, and other engineering disciplines to ensure inter-discipline coordination and constructability.
Participate in site surveys, field investigations, and construction support activities—overseeing data collection, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Prepare technical documents including engineering reports, cost estimates, permit applications, technical specifications, and as-built documentation.
Support permit and interconnection application processes with local agencies, authorities, or utilities.
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance project performance and cost-effectiveness.
Provide mentoring to junior staff engineers and designers as appropriate.
Interface with clients, contractors, utilities, and authorities for design validation, permitting, and project execution.
Lead or support the preparation of proposals, presentations, budgets, and business development activities.
Mentor junior engineers, designers, and interns to support their technical growth and professional development.