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Controls Application Engineer

Controls Application Engineer

Trane TechnologiesTempe, Arizona, United States
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Trane in Tempe, AZ is hiring for a

Controls Application Engineer   to join our team.     In this role, you will be   working with building owners providing estimates and quotes for HVAC Controls projects. Trane always focuses on a total solution to provide our customers with the most energy efficient buildings!

Responsibilities :

Responsible for the cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities created by personnel to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.

Develops detailed scope based on Account Managers design-build scope or plans and specifications developed and published for competitive bidding through contracting channels.

  • Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions / exclusions, preliminary proposal, vendor / sub-contractor quotes, and points list.
  • Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
  • Responsible for holding pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.
  • Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and / or risk items that will occur on various projects. Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors / sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
  • Assist Account Manager with determining the need for out-sourced engineering involvement and work with Operations / Fulfillment group to improve and control cost variations in labor, material and electrical subcontract through pre-bid validation and post mortems.

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in estimating, engineering, construction management; or five (5) to seven (7) years of controls field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, engineering or construction management.
  • Experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems is a plus but not required
  • Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. preferred. Should have a strong financial and business acumen and a history of running tasks on time.
  • Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.
  • Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.
  • Flexibility to work overtime / weekends, as required.
  • Must be able to travel locally and 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 / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

    Compensation :

    Total Target Compensation :   $75,000 - $105,000 inclusive of base plus incentive.

    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.

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    Application Engineer • Tempe, Arizona, United States