Regional Controls Engineer
About The Position
Trane is hiring a Regional Controls Engineer to perform hardware and software design activities for building automation systems. The role applies engineering principles and practices to assigned projects and develops cost-effective control solutions that meet project requirements. The position works onsite Monday through Thursday; on Fridays, the employee may choose their work location based on work needs. The engineer designs commercial comfort control and automation systems with supervision; reviews project and contract documents; develops installation and submittal drawings and sequences of operation; and helps transition project documents to field teams. The role may include site surveys, cost estimating, support for BAS technicians, and assistance with wiring, programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphics, testing, and startup. The engineer also supports as-built documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, service handoffs, customer satisfaction, estimates, project budgets, and subcontractor RFQs.
Requirements
- Previous HVAC industry knowledge, such as technician, project management, or estimating experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience or aptitude for construction and design.
- A degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Engineering Technology, or a related area; or three or more years of HVAC industry experience in project management or estimating; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Knowledge of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products.
- Familiarity with the operation and design of HVAC systems, Building Automation Systems, and/or temperature controls.
- Understanding of IT infrastructure and network architecture.
- Ability to work as part of a team and in a structured environment, while maintaining well-organized records.
- A valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI within the previous five years or hit and run, license suspension, reckless or careless driving, multiple smaller infractions, or preventable collisions within the previous three years.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of industry-standard protocols and integration requirements.
- Familiarity with new construction and renovation or retrofit, performance contracting, and service project management.
- Experience with a CAD program and a basic understanding of electrical drawings and schematics.
Responsibilities
- Design commercial comfort control and automation systems with supervision.
- Obtain and review contract documents, including proposals, mechanical plans, specifications, estimates, and equipment submittals, for incorporation into automation system designs.
- Create installation drawings, submittal drawings, and sequences of operation to support efficient project installation.
- Conduct on-site project surveys as needed to determine controls solutions.
- Transition project documents to field teams.
- Follow up on as-built drawings and operations and maintenance manuals, and assist with their transition to the service department.
- Prepare project cost estimates as needed.
- Assist BAS Technicians as required with wiring and programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphic development, testing, and startup.
- Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective actions, communicating with staff, and providing customer feedback and solutions.
- Follow established engineering standards and guidance from a mentor or manager.
- Review team members' cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to support Account Managers with project bids, pricing, and margin levels.
- Help guide the Controls Team toward expected design requirements and provide handoffs as applicable.
- Support Account Managers in developing project installation budgets and preparing subcontractor requests for quotation, including scope statements, plans, milestone dates, specifications, and permitting and bonding requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
