Senior Energy Engineer
About The Position
Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Energy Engineer to lead technical development of complex energy projects that support building decarbonization and energy efficiency. The role includes conducting advanced energy audits and facility assessments, developing and reviewing energy modeling and savings calculations, preparing technical scopes and contract documentation, and presenting findings and decarbonization strategies to clients. The engineer will work with sales, project development, measurement and verification, and project management teams, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to standard work and continuous improvement. The role is onsite with colleagues Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, employees may choose their work location according to work requirements. Local and regional travel is required as needed for facility walkthroughs and customer meetings, typically up to 25–35%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with 5–7+ years of progressive relevant experience; or an associate degree in an engineering or technical field with 6–8+ years of relevant industry experience; or, in lieu of a formal degree, 7+ years of documented direct industry experience in energy engineering, building performance modeling, or commercial HVAC systems.
- Deep understanding of commercial HVAC systems, central plant optimization, building automation and controls (BMS), and ASHRAE energy audit standards.
- Hands-on experience with whole-building energy modeling tools such as TRACE 3D+, TRACE 700, eQUEST, or EnergyPlus, and spreadsheet-based bin/8760 energy calculation models.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex engineering concepts and financial metrics to technical peers and non-technical customer stakeholders.
- Ability to travel locally or regionally as required for facility walkthroughs and customer meetings, typically up to 25–35%.
Nice To Haves
- Active professional licensure or industry certifications, such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP), ASHRAE Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) or Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Experience with utility incentive programs, decarbonization planning (BDaaS / EUI reduction), and Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC).
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive on-site facility assessments, feasibility studies, and investment-grade audits to identify high-performance Energy Conservation Measures.
- Develop, evaluate, and validate energy savings calculations and baseline models using ASHRAE-based methods, Trane engineering tools, and simulation platforms.
- Author and guide the technical development of scopes of work, project proposals, performance guarantees, and contract documentation, including Exhibit E and utility baseline agreements.
- Collaborate with Account Executives, Project Development Engineers, M&V specialists, and Project Managers to verify technical viability, mitigate risk, and support project delivery aligned with client objectives.
- Contribute to Standard Work methodologies, streamline regional engineering workflows, and support continuous improvement and internal tool development.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical advisor.
- Present technical findings, financial payback models, and strategic decarbonization roadmaps to client stakeholders and executive leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package.
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
- Continuous learning opportunities, professional development, and credential assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
