Senior HVAC Development Engineer
About The Position
Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior HVAC Development Engineer to serve the Upstate New York area in its Energy Services business. The role supports the acquisition of design-build turnkey and energy services contracting projects. Working with internal teams and customers, the engineer identifies and develops projects, creates scopes of work and cost estimates, and supports proposals. The position combines knowledge of building systems and construction with project management, technical aptitude, and strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills. The engineer develops potential HVAC solutions, gathers project information, analyzes plans and specifications, prepares detailed estimates and installation budgets, and supports Account Managers in project bids. The role also reviews bid documents for conflicts and constructability, coordinates estimate changes with customers and project partners, contributes technical expertise to business pursuits, and maintains relationships with subcontractors. Customer engagement is prioritized; when not interacting with customers, the engineer collaborates with colleagues in the office. Some travel, including occasional overnight stays, is required.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- Project Management and/or HVACR-related work experience.
- Working knowledge of all facets of construction, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Knowledge of HVAC and electrical system operation and temperature controls.
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours and on weekends as required, and to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
- Valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations, including specified serious violations or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
Responsibilities
- Develop, evaluate, and discuss turnkey HVAC solutions with Account Managers, Project Managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Collect project data needed to prepare turnkey project scopes and estimates.
- Analyze project needs using plans, specifications, and knowledge of the construction industry, and compile detailed cost estimates.
- Support Account Managers in developing project installation budgets and preparing subcontractor requests for quotation, including scope statements, plans and milestone dates, specifications, and permitting and bonding requirements.
- Estimate materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities to support project bids and pricing.
- Perform equipment take-offs and pricing, verifying quantities, sizes, configurations, voltage, options, and other details.
- Schedule and analyze estimating work, communicate effectively, and take responsibility for estimating duties.
- Review bid documents for potential conflicts and constructability issues.
- Communicate with customers, subcontractors, engineers, and designers about estimate changes or adjustments and ensure project needs are met.
- Provide technical support for Trane business pursuits, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
- Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and evaluate and categorize subcontractors.
- Assist and support acquisition efforts and customer satisfaction.
- Travel as required and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
- 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
Senior
