Project Engineer - Controls

Trane Italia • Tampa, FL

2d • $84,740 - $118,860 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring a Project Engineer - Controls in Tampa, Florida. The role is responsible for hardware and software design activities for building automation systems and applies engineering principles and practices to assigned projects. The engineer designs cost-effective control solutions that meet project requirements and works directly with the project team to support the Project Manager.

The position involves designing building controls using direct digital controls across a variety of building types, reviewing contract and project documents, developing control sequences and drawings, and transitioning project documentation to field teams and service. The engineer may also help prepare project cost estimates and assist BAS Technicians with wiring, programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphics development, testing, and startup. The work is onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose a work location on Fridays based on work needs. Some travel to construction sites within the district is required.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Engineering Technology, or a related area; alternatively, seven or more years of HVAC industry experience in technician, project management, or estimating roles, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Familiarity with the operation and design of HVAC systems, Building Automation Systems, and/or temperature controls.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with a drafting or design program.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure and network architecture.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations or preventable collisions as specified in the posting within the previous three years.
• Some travel to construction sites within the district to determine controls solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with new construction and renovation/retrofit concepts, performance contracting, and service project management.
• Understanding of industry-standard protocols and integration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design building controls using direct digital controls for a variety of building types and electronic comfort control and automation systems.
• Obtain and review contract documents, proposals, mechanical plans, specifications, estimates, and equipment submittals for incorporation into automation-system designs.
• Create installation, submittal, and as-built drawings, and transition projects to service.
• Develop advanced sequences of operation that meet project requirements.
• Generate Operations and Maintenance Manuals, review contract documents, conduct job surveys, and review equipment submittals for design incorporation.
• Transition project documents to field teams.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of Trane Controls products and offerings, along with applicable third-party devices.
• May prepare project cost estimates and assist BAS Technicians with wiring, programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphic development, testing, and startup.
• Work with minimal supervision and advise and guide other engineers.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, communicating with staff, and providing customer feedback and solutions.

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.
• Incentive eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level