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Where Is the Work

This role follows a flexible work location based on business and work requirements

Travel to customer sites may be required to support audits, project reviews, and development activities.

Position Summary

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aLighting Project Developerwithin Energy Services. This 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 Lighting Project Developer is responsible for supporting project development activities from early opportunity assessment through project transition to operations. This includes scope of work development, audit coordination, cost estimating support, collaboration with technical and energy engineering resources to support savings assumptions, proposal development support, and preparation of complete preconstruction packages.

This role requires a combination of technical aptitude, project development capability, commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. Success in this role requires the ability to work across functions, understand building and lighting systems, support customer-facing development efforts, and help deliver high-quality, execution-ready project solutions.

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 support development of energy savings-based solutions
• Coordinate site audit planning, field verification activities, and 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 usingSnapCount 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 preconstruction planning inputs
• Support preparation of subcontractor and supplier request for quotation packages, including scope narratives, milestone dates, specifications, and other bid support materials
• Provide technical and project development support in pursuit of 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 preconstruction 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.

Qualifications

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, preconstruction, 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 preconstruction 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 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.

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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.

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 adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K 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.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

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The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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.