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 leading advanced energy audits and investment-grade audits, evaluating energy savings and models, developing technical scopes and project documentation, and advising clients on strategic decarbonization opportunities. The engineer collaborates with sales, project development, measurement and verification, and project management teams, while also mentoring junior engineers and helping improve regional engineering practices and tools. The position works onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays according to work needs. Local and regional travel for facility walkthroughs and customer meetings is typically up to 25–35%. This is a safety-sensitive role.
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 experience; or 7+ years of documented direct industry experience in lieu of a formal degree.
- 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 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 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 energy 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 align project delivery 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
- 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 for volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
- Competitive total compensation and professional development and credential assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
