Project Developer; MEP/HVAC
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Energy Engineer, Building Services Engineer, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Project Developer
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?
Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Project Developer in Columbia, SC. As a Project Developer, you will be supporting one of the most challenging and fastest growing career fields, Trane Technologies Energy Services. This role includes working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey design-build solutions, including scope of work development, cost estimating, and proposal support as part of an industry leading Energy Services Company (ESCO).
A career with an ESCO demands not only a knowledge of building systems and applications engineering, but also requires strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills coupled with the will, determination, work ethic and a desire to succeed.
The Project Developer is responsible for Acquisition Support of Design-Build Turnkey project work. This position requires mastery of acquisition, technical aptitude and project management skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop HVAC systems and solutions using a combination of Trane equipment and controls and other leading HVAC equipment and systems that include project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, and system validation.
- Supports Account Managers in developing and establishing project installation budgets, and preparing the sub-contractor request for quotation's (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; permitting and bonding requirements.
- Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
- Manage the design including conceptual site plans and preliminary engineering documents through construction documents.
- Continually validate the effectiveness of the Design-Build Turnkey processes and identify and develop improvements.
- Responsible for secured customers from Project Development through project transition.
- Assist and support all efforts of acquisition and customer satisfaction.
- Some travel required, other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Four-year degree in Engineering, Technical field or Business or equivalent experience required
- Ability to audit existing mechanical and building systems and recommend solutions to improve.
- Understanding of construction methods/practices and ability to communicate with and direct subcontractors in an effort to obtain critical proposal information.
- Project Management and Estimating experience preferred.
- Must have a general knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
- Ability to develop and write HVAC system level sequence of operations and other system level control requirements a benefit.
- Proficiency in Visio, AutoCAD and/or other design software; knowledge of computerized energy simulation tools a plus
- Ability to work regularly and dependably as well as function in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required, including some travel with occasional overnight stays.
- 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, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Carless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and…
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