Sr. Energy Services Project Developer

At Trane TechnologiesTM  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 Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Energy Services Project Developer in Missouri. As a Senior Energy Services Project Developer, you will be supporting one of the most challenging and fastest growing career fields, Trane Technologies Energy Services. This role includes working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey design-build solutions and energy savings contracting projects, including scope of work development, cost estimating, energy savings analysis, and proposal support as part of an industry leading Energy Services Company (ESCO). A career with an ESCO demands not only a knowledge of building systems and the energy engineering field, but also requires strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills coupled with the will, determination, work ethic and a desire to succeed.

The Senior Energy Services Project Developer is responsible for pre-construction support of both Design-Build Turnkey and Energy Performance Contracting project work. This position requires mastery of acquisition, technical aptitude and project management skills. Knowledge of computerized energy simulation tools is considered a plus.

Thrive at work and at home:  

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!   
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.   
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.    
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.      
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    
• Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where is the work: 

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week. 

What you will do:   

• Develop HVAC systems and solutions using a combination of Trane equipment and controls and other leading HVAC equipment and systems that include project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, and system validation.
• Supports Account Managers in developing and establishing project installation budgets.
• Supports Account Managers in developing and establishing project installation budgets and preparing the sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; permitting and bonding requirements.
• Supports Contracting Project Management after sales
• Develop and write HVAC system level sequence of operations and other system level control requirements.  (Great to have but not required)
• Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
• Manage the design including conceptual site plans and preliminary engineering documents through construction documents.
• Continually validate the effectiveness of the Design-Build Turnkey and ESPC processes and identify and develop improvements.
• Responsible for secured customers from Project Development through project transition.
• Assist and support all efforts of acquisition and customer satisfaction.
• Provide sound "Business Judgement" weighing risk and reward in conjunction with the District Leadership Team.
• Mentor, guide, and coach junior engineers to foster their professional development and ensure the team's overall growth and success.
• Travel required up to 25% of the time, to support projects in the Midwest Region, other duties as assigned.

What you will bring: 

• Consulting Engineering and/or Performance Contracting/ESCO experience required.
• Four-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree required.
• 10+ years of related experience in MEP design of HVAC systems or developing design/build projects or turnkey HVAC system replacement projects.
• Must be proficient in the design and application of mechanical HVAC, electrical, and lighting systems and the building construction industry.
• Must have background in budgeting and estimating of equipment replacements and construction projects.
• Working knowledge of cost and savings studies incorporating energy conversation measures (ECM).
• Working knowledge of energy rebate programs, utility tariffs and utility bill analysis.
• Ability to audit existing mechanical and building systems and recommend solutions to improve.
• Understanding of construction methods/practices and ability to communicate with and direct subcontractors in an effort to obtain critical proposal information.
• Ability to develop and write HVAC system level sequence of operations and other system level control requirements a benefit.
• Knowledge of computerized energy simulation tools a plus
• Ability to work regularly and dependably as well as function in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required, including some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• 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.

Compensation:   

Base Pay Range: $ 115,000 to $150,000

Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.