At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Optimization Engineer

Job Summary: 

The Optimization Engineer functions as a core member of the Trane energy engineering team, playing a key role in identification, qualification and quantification of energy conservation measures, utility optimization opportunities, and facility operating savings measures that may be employed as part of a project or service solution. The Optimization Engineer supports the work of Intelligent Services and Energy Services Energy Engineers, Account Engineers, and Account Managers while managing a limited number of their own assigned Intelligent Services and M&V clients. In addition, a key function of the Optimization Engineer is to develop and mentor interns, coops, and/or energy engineers in training ensuring the quality and accuracy of their work. 

Metrics for Success: 

• Generation of quality analytical reports that are clear and concise 

• Ability to synthesis otherwise disparate data into actionable insights 

• Accuracy of data collection, analysis, modeling, and report creation including (but not limited to): 

• Utility analysis data/benchmarks/load profiling/reports 

• Facility commissioning data/reports 

• Financial metrics 

• Consultation reports 

• Trane Trace Building Models 

• Meets deadlines and appropriate timelines to exceed internal and external customer expectations 

• Become a small number of assigned clients’ trusted advisor and deliver a world class consultation report. Generate significant pull-through business for Trane and continuous operational improvement for the client. 

Essential Functions: 

• Team with the Trane Engineering Team to perform tasks necessary to develop and deliver consultations, energy conservation projects, and substantial optimization solutions for Trane’s clients 

• Performs analysis related to assigned opportunities/accounts/projects  

• Mentors interns, coops, and energy engineers in training 

• Review work as necessary for quality control and accuracy 

• Customizes software and spreadsheets to achieve desired technical results & presentations 

• Provides technical explanation and/or support to teammates 

• Successful completion of core engineering applications and tools training 

• Learns and implements new and existing applications and related engineering processes 

• Keeps up-to-date on new technologies related to modeling, M&V, utilities/rate structures/rebates, Energy Star, commissioning, Trane analysis tools and other industry related practices and applications 

• Analyze data output for trends and/or any deviations that need further investigating 

• Perform building “walk-throughs” and identify energy conservation measures and collect data for analysis 

Education and / or Experience: 

• Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology discipline. 

• CEM and IPMVP certification required, or obtained within the first 12-18 months of eligibility 

• Ability to clearly communicate and develop relationships with clients and internal team is required  

• This position requires a broad understanding of Trane’s overall solution deliverables, tools and applications 

• Knowledge of the Energy/Utility Industry 

• Experience in effectively understanding and manipulating technical information, and responding to questions from fellow engineers, sales associates and clients 

• Experience collecting data, analyzing and presenting data in a clear and accurate manor 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products and office equipment required 

• Successful track record of Experience in reading, analyzing and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations 

 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.