Energy Engineering Co-op

trane technologies • Kentwood, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking an Energy Engineer Co-op to work with an assigned mentor on objectives and goals that support the business while providing learning opportunities. The co-op will work with the energy engineering team on energy analysis projects, utility rate analysis, field energy audits, client interviews and consultations, development of energy conservation measures, and project management. The role supports solutions that improve building energy efficiency.

The structured 12-week program develops technical, business, leadership, and communication skills and provides insight into an Energy Engineering career at Trane. Upon graduation, participants who mutually choose to pursue an Energy Engineering career may have an opportunity to join Trane Technologies’ full-time Energy Engineer in Training development program. The position is on-site five days per week.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hold a valid driver’s license for at least 12 months.
• Have no major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI in the previous five years, or hit-and-run, license suspension, reckless or careless driving, multiple smaller infractions, or preventable collisions in the previous three years.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred degree disciplines are Energy, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers and Energy Engineers to identify energy opportunities at customer facilities and provide small energy projects that address customer issues or opportunities.
• Collaborate with Energy Engineers to document value delivered to customers.
• Provide technical analysis and review for energy projects and contribute to project risk assessment.
• Conduct building walk-throughs and identify energy conservation measures in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, including architectural, mechanical, and electrical measures.
• Help transition existing work processes to new digital tool sets.
• Learn and assist with measurement and verification of guaranteed energy-savings reporting in accordance with International Measurement and Verification Professional standards.
• Analyze data outputs for trends and deviations that require further investigation.
• Assist with technical qualification of opportunities, including preliminary audits, benchmarking, site surveys, and interviews.
• Collect and analyze benchmark data and develop summary reports describing relevant building or system performance details.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern