Senior Energy Engineer

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane®  and  Thermo King ,  sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business.  Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?  Do you want to contribute to making a better future?  If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's in it for you:

At Trane Technologies, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future and solving complex energy challenges. In this role, you will:

- Drive Meaningful Climate Impact: Play a pivotal role in accelerating building decarbonization and energy efficiency by leading the technical development of complex, high-impact energy projects.
- Grow & Expand Your Technical Leadership: Lead advanced energy audits, shape investment-grade audits (IGAs), and guide project teams across our Energy Services portfolio.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: Work alongside industry-leading sales, measurement and verification (M&V), and development teams that value your technical expertise, innovation, and voice.
- Mentorship & Team Influence: Direct your passion for engineering into coaching and mentoring the next generation of energy engineers, shaping best practices, and driving continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive Benefits & Rewards: Competitive total compensation package, robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings with company match, and continuous learning opportunities supported by professional development and credential assistance.

What you will do:

- Lead Advanced Energy Audits: Conduct comprehensive on-site facility assessments, feasibility studies, and investment-grade audits (IGAs) to identify high-performance Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
- Perform & Review Energy Modeling: Develop, evaluate, and validate energy savings calculations and baseline models utilizing ASHRAE-based calculation methods, proprietary Trane engineering tools, and simulation platforms such as TRACE® 3D Plus and eQUEST.
- Deliver Technical Scopes & Documentation: Author and guide the technical development of detailed scopes of work, project proposals, performance guarantees, and contract documentation (including Exhibit E and utility baseline agreements).
- Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate closely with Account Executives, Project Development Engineers, M&V specialists, and Project Managers to verify technical viability, mitigate risk, and ensure seamless delivery aligned with client objectives.
- Champion Standard Work & Innovation: Contribute to Trane’s Standard Work methodologies, streamline regional engineering workflows, and support continuous improvement and internal tool development.
- Mentor Team Members: Act as a technical advisor, coaching and mentoring junior engineers to elevate overall engineering capabilities and technical rigor.
- Client Engagement: Interface directly with key client stakeholders and executive leadership to present technical findings, financial payback models, and strategic decarbonization roadmaps.

What you will bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, or Energy Engineering (or related engineering discipline) with 5–7+ years of progressive experience in energy engineering, building systems analysis, or energy performance contracting; OR Associate degree in an engineering/technical field with 6–8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR In lieu of a formal degree, 7+ years of documented, direct industry experience in energy engineering, building performance modeling, or commercial HVAC systems.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial HVAC systems, central plant optimization, building automation/controls (BMS), and ASHRAE energy audit standards.
- Modeling Proficiency: Hands-on experience with whole-building energy modeling tools (e.g., TRACE 3D+, TRACE 700, eQUEST, or EnergyPlus) and spreadsheet-based bin/8760 energy calculation models.
- Communication & Presentation: Demonstrated ability to articulate complex engineering concepts and financial metrics clearly to both technical peers and non-technical customer stakeholders.
- Travel Requirements: Ability to travel locally/regionally as required for facility walkthroughs and customer meetings (typically up to 25–35%).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Active professional licensure or industry certifications, such as:Certified Energy Manager (CEM)Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP)ASHRAE certifications (e.g., Building Energy Assessment Professional - BEAP, Building Energy Modeling Professional - BEMP)Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Experience with utility incentive programs, decarbonization planning (BDaaS / EUI reduction), and Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC).

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Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$105,400.00 - $191,030.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.
- Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

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.