Project Engineer

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary:

Trane in Grand Rapids, MI or Livonia, MI or Louisville, KY is hiring a Controls Engineer to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for hardware and software design activities for building automation systems. Applies engineering principles and practices for work on assigned projects.  Designs cost effective control solutions to meet project requirements.  Works directly on the project team to assist the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

•        Responsible for building controls design utilizing direct digital controls on a variety of building types, in regard to the electronic comfort control and automation systems.
• Responsible for obtaining and reviewing contract documents; proposals mechanical plans, specifications, estimates, equipment submittals, etc. for incorporation into the design of an automation system.
• Responsible for creating installation drawings, submittal drawings, as-built drawings, and transition to service.
• Responsible for advanced sequences of operations, which meet the project requirements.
• Generates Operation and Maintenance Manuals, as well as responsible for reviewing contract documents and conducting job surveys.  Reviews equipment submittals for incorporation into design.
• Responsible for transitioning these documents to the field.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of Trane Controls products and offerings along with applicable 3rd party devices.
• May be responsible in the preparation of cost estimates for projects and assists BAS Technicians as required with wiring/programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphic development, test and startup.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision as well as the ability to advise and guide other engineers.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, communication with staff, providing customer feedback and solutions.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction or Engineering Technology, OR other related areas; OR three (3) plus years of experience in the HVAC industry performing project management or estimating roles; OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 
• Familiarity with operation and design of HVAC Systems, Building Automation Systems, and/or Temperature Controls required.
• Familiarity with the concepts of new construction and renovation/retrofit, performance contracting, and service project management preferred.
• Windows operating system and Microsoft Office product knowledge.
• Experience with a drafting/ design program is required.
• Understanding of industry standard protocol and requirements for integration preferred.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure and network architecture
• Some travel with overnight stays. Ability to travel less than 5%.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:
  • DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Carless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.