HVAC Equipment Optimization Engineer

Trane Technologies; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match up to 8%

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane in Honolulu, HI is hiring for Application Engineer II (Equipment). You will evaluate equipment selections, validate configurations, and support project cost optimization across HVAC systems for diverse projects.

Collaboration with sales and operations will ensure accurate submittals and timely delivery. Qualifications include an engineering degree and 2–5 years in HVAC project management or estimating, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to work outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in HVAC project management or estimating, or 5+ years in HVAC PM/estimating roles.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; practical experience is valued.
• Familiarity with HVAC Systems and temperature controls preferred.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours.
• Valid driver's license for at least 12 months with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Optimize/validate equipment: size, configuration, voltage, options from plans and specs.
• Evaluate possible cost savings and potential problems across projects.
• Validate project scope: plans/specs; plan EQ/VPP dollars; verify quantities/configs.
• Support sales; develop submittals; hold cost reviews and finalize submittals.
• Negotiate prices with vendors to maintain competitive advantage and control expenses.
• Prepare equipment for order entry; verify pricing; reconcile job costs.
• Provide post-order technical support for installation, startup, warranty, and controls.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Project management

Estimating experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction or Engineering Technology

Job description

Trane in Honolulu, HI is hiring for Application Engineer II (Equipment). You will evaluate equipment selections, validate configurations, and support project cost optimization across HVAC systems for diverse projects.

Collaboration with sales and operations will ensure accurate submittals and timely delivery. Qualifications include an engineering degree and 2–5 years in HVAC project management or estimating, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to work outside regular hours.