Custom Application Engineer

Join Trane as a Custom Application Engineer
! As an Air Handling Unit (AHU) Application Engineer, you will act as a product expert to direct and review selections, specifications, and drawings. You will provide design pricing and drawings, working directly with both the internal product engineering team and external vendors. You will also be responsible for reporting issues and assisting in the improvement of our proprietary equipment selection software.

This position is based out of our Fort Smith, AR or Lexington, KY location.

• Provide application, budget, layout, competitive review, takeoff, selection, and pricing support for field sales organization.
• Design custom air handling units, which includes component engineering selections, air‑handling equipment layouts, and specification development.
• Advise project leaders on competitive advantages/disadvantages necessary in setting the most effective strategy for bids or design work.
• Generate detailed proposals based on product selections and variations to the plan and specs.
• Review budgets and price quotations with the Sales Enablement Manager prior to sending to the customer.
• Provide a complete package of information to the submittal team on new orders.
• Participate in formal hand‑off meetings with the submittal team on new orders received.
• Be a technical liaison with field order entry personnel.
• Test selection and pricing tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or engineering, with 0‑2 years’ experience or 5‑years equivalent experience working in the HVAC industry.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) fundamentals preferred.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi‑task.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

$60,000.00 - $86,169.99

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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.

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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.