2027 Energy Engineering Intern

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Trane Technologies invites university students to join a 12-week Summer internship in Energy Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience across energy analysis, field audits, and client interviews while developing leadership and communication skills.

Candidates explore opportunities in Equipment, Service or Controls, with potential to enter the Graduate Training Program after graduation. Some roles may be remote or hybrid across North America.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s in Engineering during the entire internship.
• Sophomore year completed by start date preferred.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Managers and Energy Engineers to diagnose energy opportunities and deliver small energy projects.
• Provide technical analysis and project risk assessment for energy projects.
• Shadow building walk-throughs and identify energy conservation measures in facilities.
• Collaborate on developing reporting capabilities from a software and usability perspective.
• Prescribe best methods for measurement and verification of system performance.
• Analyze data outputs for trends and deviations needing investigation.
• Assist with technical qualification including audits, benchmarking, site surveys, and interviews.
• Collect and develop benchmark reports illustrating building/system performance.

Skills

Energy analysis

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Engineering degree (Energy/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

About the Program

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, 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in building efficiency and sustainability through our Equipment, Service or Controls / Building Automation offerings. Trane Technologies, the global leader in innovative climate solutions, hands on summer internship allows participants to explore a career in Energy Engineering through the following: A 12-week Summer internship program that will challenge and develop your technical, business, leadership, and communication skills. Gain insight into an Energy Engineering Career with Trane Technologies, focusing on solutions that provide our customers with the most energy-efficient buildings. Work on a variety of engineering aspects, including energy analysis projects, completion of field energy audits, client interviews, completion of estimates, and development of energy conversation measures, and project management. This internship will provide you with the experience to pursue a career in Energy Engineering and creates the opportunity to join our industry leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.

What you will do

• Partnering with Account Managers and Energy Engineers to diagnose energy opportunities with customer’s facilities and provide small energy projects that solve customer issues/opportunities.
• Providing technical analysis/review for energy projects; providing project risk assessment.
• Shadowing and performing building walk-throughs and identifying energy conservation measures (architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Collaborating on the development of existing reporting capabilities from a software standpoint and a usability perspective and investigate new technologies.
• Prescribing best methods for measurement and verification of system performance during the acquisition phase.
• Analyzing data outputs for trends and/or any deviations that need further investigating.
• Assisting with opportunity technical qualification including Preliminary Audits, Benchmarking, Site Surveys, and Interviews.
• Collecting, analyzing, and developing benchmark summary reports to illustrate the pertinent details of building and/or system performance.

What you will bring

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, (preferred disciplines: Energy, Mechanical or Electrical) throughout the entire duration of the summer internship.
• Candidates must have completed at least their sophomore or 2nd year before the start of the summer internship to be eligible for internship positions.
• Be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• This posting is for multiple opportunities. Some positions may be remote while others may require a hybrid or onsite assignment at one of our facilities across North America.
• Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and have no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI in the previous 3 years Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $24.30 - $33.48

Compensation Type: Hourly Incentive Eligible: No Sales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family.

Safety Sensitive Role

No. The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass 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.

Contact for Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]