Regional Controls Engineer

Trane Technologies • Carrollton, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies 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 engineer designs commercial comfort-control and automation systems with supervision; reviews contract documents and related project materials; and creates installation and submittal drawings and sequences of operation. The role may include site surveys, document handoffs to field teams, follow-up on as-built drawings and operations and maintenance manuals, and support for the transition of projects to the service department. The engineer may also prepare cost estimates and assist BAS Technicians with wiring, programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphics, testing, and startup.

The position supports customer satisfaction and works with team members, mentors, managers, Controls teams, and Account Managers on design requirements, estimates, installation budgets, subcontractor requests for quotation, project scopes, schedules, specifications, and related construction requirements. The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to choose the work location on Fridays based on work needs.

Requirements

• Previous HVAC industry knowledge, such as technician, project management, or estimating experience; 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 more than three 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.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations. Disqualifying examples include a 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

• Understanding of industry-standard protocols and integration requirements.
• Familiarity with new construction and renovation or retrofit concepts, 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, proposals, mechanical plans, specifications, estimates, and equipment submittals for use in automation system design.
• Create installation and submittal drawings and sequences of operation to support efficient project installation.
• Conduct on-site project surveys when needed to determine control 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 when required.
• Assist BAS Technicians as needed with wiring, 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’ project bidding and pricing decisions.
• 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/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional options to support 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