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.
SUMMARY:
Trane in Rochester, NY is searching for a Project Engineer to join our team. Under general supervision, this position is responsible for designing new products, improving, and maintaining existing products. 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 with project commissioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for design activities utilizing direct digital controls, electronic and pneumatic comfort control and automation systems.
- Responsible for the sequence of operations which meet the project requirements.
- Applies advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Validates the engineered bill of material costs.
- Responsible for vendor purchase orders and orders Trane material under Project Manager’s direction.
- Generates Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
- Responsible for reviewing contract documents and conducting job surveys.
- Responsible for creating installation drawings, submittal drawings, as-built drawings and final validation of system operation.
- Assists in the preparation of cost estimates for projects.
- Provides engineering direction and support to other team members.
- Reviews equipment submittals for incorporation into design.
- Negotiates and orders required Trane material and outside purchases.
- Develops or procures graphics for control systems.
- Assists BAS Technicians as required with electrical terminations, commissioning, graphic development, test and startup.
- Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communication with staff, as needed, and providing customer feedback.
- Some travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-4 years experience; or Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in electrical engineering and a certificate in HVAC or AAS and BAS in electrical engineering and 5-6 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and engineering drawing tools.
- Some computer programming experience is required.
- Familiarity with the concepts of new construction, renovation/retrofit; performance contracting, and service project management.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, customers, and service personnel.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- 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 in the previous 5 years
- Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, walk, sit, and use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position works in a typical office environment with occasional visits to job sites which includes outdoor work and work in mechanical/equipment rooms. During the job site visits, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.