Lighting Project Developer

Position Summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Lighting Project Developer to work within Energy Services. The role supports project development activities from early opportunity assessment through project transition to operations, including scope development, audit coordination, cost estimating, proposal support, and preconstruction packages. The position operates in a virtual/flexible work setting with occasional travel to customer sites.

• Support development of turnkey lighting and controls solutions for Energy Services opportunities.
• Work with internal teams and customers to identify project opportunities, define scope, and support development of energy savings‑based solutions.
• Coordinate site audit planning, field verification activities, and organization of audit outputs.
• Translate customer requirements, audit findings, and site conditions into draft scope of work and project development documentation.
• Support project development activities using Snap Count by Stream Linx, creating solution catalog, aligning audit findings, product selections, and proposal‑ready outputs.
• Develop project cost estimates, savings inputs, and implementation assumptions in partnership with technical and energy engineering resources.
• Assist in developing project installation budgets and related preconstruction planning inputs.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier RFP packages, including scope narratives, milestone dates, specifications, and other bid support materials.
• Provide technical and project development support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation in strategic project acquisition efforts as needed.
• Coordinate with technical design resources to align proposed fixture, controls, and system solutions with field conditions and customer requirements.
• Develop and manage conceptual design documents, technical narratives, and project development materials through turnover readiness.
• Identify constructability concerns, scope gaps, documentation issues, and project development risks early in the process.
• Conduct internal review and alignment across sales, engineering, sourcing, and operations teams.
• Validate effectiveness of project development and preconstruction processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support secured customers and opportunities from project development through transition to operations.
• Assist and support customer satisfaction efforts through thorough, accurate, and responsive project development.
• Maintain organized project files, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and turnover documentation.

• Four‑year degree in Engineering, technical field, business, construction management, energy systems, or related field required; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in project development, preconstruction, estimating support, construction coordination, lighting retrofit, building systems, or Energy Services project environments.
• Working knowledge of cost and savings studies; support project scoping, concept development, and validation of implementation assumptions; audit existing lighting, controls, and building‑related systems and recommend practical solution approaches; general knowledge of building systems, electricity, controls, lighting applications, and construction practices; ability to communicate with subcontractors and suppliers; support development of technical scope narratives, clarifications, and system‑level project requirements; strong organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills;
  
  strong work ethic, self‑direction, and ability to function effectively in a team environment; ability to work regularly and dependably in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setting; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with Visio, AutoCAD, or other design/documentation tools a plus; knowledge of utility rebates, tariffs, incentive programs, or building energy analysis a plus.

• Experience supporting lighting and controls retrofit projects in commercial or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with audit‑driven scope development and…