Lighting 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 is our responsibility to put the planet first. We challenge what is possible for a sustainable world by creating climate solutions through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®. If you are excited by the opportunity to help develop impactful energy solutions, work across teams and contribute to projects that improve building performance and support customer sustainability goals, this is the role for you. Location Virtual Project Summary Trane Technologies is hiring a Lighting Project Developer within Energy Services. The role supports one of the company’s most dynamic and fast‑growing solution areas by working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey lighting and controls solutions and energy savings projects. The developer handles activities from early opportunity assessment through project transition to operations, including scope of work development, audit coordination, cost estimating support, collaboration with technical and energy engineering resources, proposal development support and preparation of complete pre‑construction packages. Essential Duties And Responsibilities 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 develop energy‑savings based solutions Coordinate site audit planning, field verification activities, and the 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 SnapCount by StreamLinx, including detailed solution creation, solution catalog maintenance, and alignment of audit findings, product selections, and proposal‑ready outputs Support development of project cost estimates, savings inputs, and implementation assumptions in partnership with technical and energy engineering resources Assist in development of project installation budgets and related pre‑construction planning inputs Support preparation of subcontractor and supplier RFP packages, including scope narratives, milestone dates, specifications, and other bid support materials Provide technical and project development support to pursue 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 Support development and management of 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 Support internal review and alignment across sales, engineering, sourcing, and operations teams Help validate the effectiveness of project development and pre‑construction 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 Supervisory Responsibilities This role does not typically have direct supervisory responsibility, but it may coordinate with internal stakeholders, field audit resources, subcontractors, suppliers, and technical support personnel during project development. Education and Experience 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, pre‑construction, estimating support, construction coordination, lighting retrofit, building systems, or Energy Services project environments ESCO, performance contracting, design‑build, or energy project development experience preferred Project management experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Working knowledge of cost and savings studies incorporating energy conservation measures Ability to support project scoping, concept development, and validation of implementation assumptions Ability to audit or interpret existing lighting, controls, and building‑related systems and recommend practical solution approaches General knowledge of building systems, electricity, controls, lighting applications, and construction practices Understanding of construction methods and the ability to communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain critical proposal and execution information Ability to 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 applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Familiarity with Visio, AutoCAD, or other design/documentation tools is a plus Knowledge of utility rebates, tariffs, incentive programs, or building energy analysis is a plus Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting lighting and controls retrofit projects in commercial or industrial environments Familiarity with audit‑driven scope development and pre‑construction package preparation Experience preparing vendor quote requests, subcontractor bid packages, or turnover documentation Working knowledge of energy savings assumptions, measurement inputs, and financial/project development support documentation Exposure to proposal development, construction document coordination, and project transition processes Work Environment / Physical Demands This position primarily operates in an office and a hybrid work environment, with periodic travel to customer sites, project meetings, and field audit locations. Site visits may require walking active commercial or industrial facilities, observing existing building systems, and reviewing installation conditions. Travel Some travel is required, including occasional overnight travel depending on project and customer needs. Additional Requirements A valid driver’s license is required. Driving history must meet company standards. Compensation Annual base salary range: $97,406.66 – $156,200.00 (base salary) Compensation type: Salary. Incentive eligible: Yes. Sales commission eligible: No. Benefits Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives. Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. 401(k) match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. Safety Sensitive Role Yes – this role may have safety‑sensitive responsibilities and may require additional drug screening. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trane Technologies