Equipment Application Specialist

Trane Technologies • Grimes, IA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring an Equipment Application Specialist in Grimes, Iowa. The role is responsible for the equipment portion of projects, including validating equipment selections, pricing, discounts, and submittals, and achieving budget objectives. The position works onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays according to work needs.

The specialist validates and optimizes HVAC equipment selections and project scope by reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, proposals, and transition documents. The role supports sales, prepares preliminary and final submittals, coordinates job-cost consensus and submittal release, manages equipment pricing and order entry, reconciles job costs, and provides technical support during equipment installation and execution. It also evaluates potential cost savings and issues, negotiates vendor pricing, and keeps current with industry trends.

Requirements

• An associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Engineering Technology, or a related area, plus at least two years of HVAC industry experience in project management or estimating; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Alternatively, at least five years of HVAC industry experience in project management or estimating, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations, including specified serious violations or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HVAC systems and/or temperature controls.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and validate HVAC equipment selections, including size, configuration, voltage, and options, by reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, and proposals.
• Evaluate potential cost savings and cost problems on projects.
• Validate project scope by reviewing transition documents, plans, and specifications; identify possible savings and problems; plan EQ/VPP dollar breaks; and validate quantities and configurations.
• Support sales and develop preliminary and/or final submittals as required.
• Hold job-cost consensus meetings, coordinate submittal release, and make necessary changes.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and negotiate vendor material prices to optimize expenses and maintain a competitive advantage.
• Prepare equipment for order entry, verify equipment pricing, revise coordination worksheets, and reconcile job costs.
• Provide technical support after an order is closed for equipment installation and project execution, including support related to new equipment, startup, warranty service, and controls equipment.
• Meet specific budget objectives.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree