Senior Energy Engineer

Trane Technologies•Wilmington, MA

7d•$105,400 - $191,030•Hybrid

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 conducts advanced facility assessments, feasibility studies, and investment-grade audits; develops and validates energy savings models; and produces technical scopes, proposals, performance guarantees, and contract documentation. The engineer works with cross-functional project and sales teams, engages directly with clients and executive stakeholders, and mentors junior engineers while contributing to standard work and continuous improvement. The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays based on work requirements. Local and regional travel is required as needed, typically up to 25–35%. This is a safety-sensitive role. The listed annual base salary range is $105,400–$191,030. The position is incentive eligible but not sales commission eligible. Benefits begin on day one and include health insurance, wellness programs, family-building benefits, paid time off, retirement matching, and education and training support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Energy Engineering, or a related engineering discipline and 5–7+ years of progressive relevant experience; or an associate degree in an engineering or technical field and 6–8+ years of relevant industry experience; or, in lieu of a formal degree, 7+ years of documented direct experience in energy engineering, building performance modeling, or commercial HVAC systems.
Deep understanding of commercial HVAC systems, central plant optimization, building automation/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 explain complex engineering concepts and financial metrics to technical peers and non-technical customer stakeholders.
Ability to travel locally and 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 BEAP or BEMP certifications, 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 onsite 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 energy simulation platforms.
Author and guide development of technical scopes of work, project proposals, performance guarantees, and contract documentation, including Exhibit E and utility baseline agreements.
Collaborate with Account Executives, Project Development Engineers, measurement and verification specialists, and Project Managers to verify technical viability, mitigate risk, and align delivery with client objectives.
Contribute to Trane Standard Work methodologies, streamline regional engineering workflows, and support continuous improvement and internal tool development.
Coach and mentor junior engineers and advise team members on technical matters.
Present technical findings, financial payback models, and strategic decarbonization roadmaps to client stakeholders and executive leadership.