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Where is the work:
VirtualThis position may be performed remotely or from a Trane Technologies hub location, based on business needs and candidate location. Final work arrangement details will be discussed during the hiring process
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What you will do: Position Summary:
Trane Technologies is seeking a visionary Principal Electrical Engineer Lead for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Microgrids to join our dynamic team. Moving beyond traditional electrical design, you will serve as our principal technical authority, driving our renewable energy strategy and developing advanced energy storage and microgrid solutions. In this highly strategic role, you will guide the strategy, development, and execution of complex DER projects to help commercial, institutional, and industrial clients achieve aggressive decarbonization, energy resilience, and sustainability goals.
Strategy and Innovation
Influence Trane’s distributed energy, electrification, resilience, and decarbonization strategy through technical expertise, customer insight, and market knowledge.
Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs that create growth opportunities and differentiated solutions.
Partner with Engineering Leadership, Innovation, and Regional teams to advance strategic initiatives and define future engineering capabilities, technical standards, and solution offerings.
Technical Strategy & Solution Leadership
Develop integrated customer solutions involving electrification, distributed generation, battery energy storage, microgrids, controls, and utility infrastructure.
Lead the technical development of complex DER projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
Serve as the primary technical resource for multi-disciplinary projects involving DER, resilience, advanced controls, and grid-interactive systems.
Guide key engineering analyses, system integration, code compliance, and utility/interconnection coordination to ensure high-quality, constructible solutions.
Support project execution through technical review, cross-functional coordination, and field or commissioning support as needed.
Customer Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Interface directly with customers to translate business needs into innovative, actionable, and technically sound solutions.
Serve as a technical leader in client presentations, pre-design discussions, and complex project pursuits.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Work closely with Project Development, Sales, Regulatory, Innovation, and Product Management teams to support solution development, proposal strategy, and business growth.
Mentor engineers and other team members to strengthen technical capability across the organization.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
State-issued Professional Engineer (PE) license.
7+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with strong emphasis on Commercial & Industrial (C&I) distributed energy resources, microgrids, solar PV, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices related to DER, solar PV, energy storage, and power distribution systems.
Experience designing and delivering medium- and high-voltage systems, substations, energy storage integration, and complex power distribution infrastructure.
Knowledge of permitting, code compliance, and utility interconnection processes for distributed energy projects.
Proficiency with electrical design and modeling tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, PVcase, PVSyst, Helioscope, Energy Toolbase, HOMER, SKM, or ETAP.
Proven ability to lead engineering efforts on complex design-build projects and deliver integrated solutions with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, technical writing, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or related field.
Utility-scale renewable energy project experience.
Deep expertise in solar PV and energy storage system design, including production modeling, array layout, component selection, and one-line/three-line diagram development.
Experience with microgrid controls, advanced distributed energy technologies, or grid-interactive systems.
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, UL, and IEC.
Experience supporting phased infrastructure upgrades in occupied or operating facilities, with attention to safety, constructability, and quality.
Proven success mentoring engineers and leading geographically distributed or multidisciplinary teams.
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Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$117,673.33 - $164,675.00Compensation Type:
SalaryIncentive Eligible:
YesSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: 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.
- 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.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role:
NoThe 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Master's degree (MS)
- State-issued Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 7+ years progressive electrical engineering design experience in building electrical systems and/or renewable energy projects
- Competency in solar PV design and modeling including production modeling, array layout, component selection, single- and three-line diagrams, glare studies, arc flash
- Demonstrated expertise with electrical design and modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, PVcase, PVsyst, Helioscope, ETB, etc.)
- Familiarity with construction/renovation practices for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities
- Experience as a key engineering member on design-build projects and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and technical writing skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams
- Experience designing and delivering medium and high-voltage systems, substations, energy storage integration, and complex power distributions
- Strong knowledge of permitting, compliance, and interconnection processes for buildings and renewable power
- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (MS Project, Primavera)
- Experience supporting permitting and interconnection processes
- Master planning experience for campus utility systems, microgrids, and decarbonization/climate resilience initiatives
- Experience with safety, phasing, and quality review processes
- Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor geographically distributed project teams
- Knowledge of international project standards and multidisciplinary team experience
- NABCEP PV Installation Professional and/or Design Specialist Certification
Trane Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trane Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Trane Technologies.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with company matching and additional employer contributions, plus student-loan–linked matching in the U.S. Some roles also note legacy pension coverage and automatic enrollment features that reinforce long-term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental-health/EAP resources, and wellness offerings. Materials also point to day-one eligibility in many roles and added programs like fertility, family-building, and menopause support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and inclusive eligibility extending to domestic partners and dependents. Policies for caregiving and expanded family planning benefits are emphasized in recent company materials.
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What We Do
At Trane Technologies, we challenge possible by thinking bigger, acting bolder and taking actions that not just improve our own performance but influence global change. Our world contends with unprecedented challenges. Our future has never been more uncertain. Urbanization is dramatically reshaping our communities, our resources are more constrained that ever before, and climate change is accelerating at an astonishing rate. We believe it is time to challenge industry norms and be at our most creative every day. To get there, we’ve committed to ambitious sustainability goals and we will change the way the world heats and cools buildings and moves refrigerated food, medicines, and other perishables. Global change starts when we each have the courage to act. And when we act, we boldy go. Won’t you join us?
