Applications Engineer - Stellar Energy

<p>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 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tranetechnologies.com/">Trane Technologies</a>, and through our businesses including <a target="_blank" href="http://www.trane.com/index.html">Trane®</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html">Thermo King</a>,  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.</p><p></p><p>Learn about our <a target="_blank" href="http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits">benefits</a> designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. </p><p></p><p>We boldly go.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Where is the work:</b></p>Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.<p> </p><p> </p><p>The <b>Applications Engineer, Stellar Energy</b> is responsible for supporting the proposal, design, and execution phases of the business as required.  Assigned projects could span multiple vertical markets, including Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Data Centers, Mission Critical, District Cooling, and Combined Heat and Power.  </p><p> </p><p>Specific functions include (but are not limited to): analyzing project-specific weather profiles, building thermal performance modes, predicting/estimating output, efficiency, environmental impact, carrying out sensitivity analysis, technical writing, specification reviews, and equipment/process calculations.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Essential Functions</b></p><ul><li>Undertake engineering and design work independently.</li><li>Analyze and calculate the optimum weather design point based on project specific location.</li><li>Design and specify the process around the optimum design point.</li><li>Develop and improve thermal performance analysis tools to understand system performance.</li><li>Analyze, calculate and present the financial advantages and disadvantages to leadership.</li><li>Present and review various technical solutions with clients.</li><li>Contribute to the business development process and work with engineering and operations to prepare studies on internal products and services.</li><li>Participate in all facets of projects and pursuits including bid support, presentation support, augmentation philosophy development and competitor evaluations.</li><li>Provide technical support to sales and marketing for bids and proposals, such as performance analysis, schematics, equipment selection and specification review.</li><li>Create ROR/ROI models to support internal bid strategies, present to external clients and to prepare external publication materials for marketing purposes.</li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Technical Capacity.</li><li>Highly Organized.</li><li>Problem Solving/Analysis.</li><li>Financial Analysis Capabilities</li><li>Excellent presentations skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, internally and externally.</li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Travel</b><br />Anticipated up to 5% travel for this position. Some occasional local day travel may also be necessary. Occasional travel to customer job sites and conferences may be required.</p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Required Education and Experience.</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University with focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, or energy systems.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills particularly with macros and VBA.</li><li>Familiarity with design procedures and inter-discipline communication.</li><li>Familiarity with engineering deliverables (P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, etc.). </li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Preferred Education and Experience</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency with GT Pro/GT Master software, Ebsilon Professional, EtaPro, GateCcle, Pepse or similar thermodynamic modelling tools</li><li>3+ years of industry experience in thermal design, engineering specifically working with Gas Turbine OEMs (preferably knowledgeable in all Gas Turbine OEMs product offerings), Utility Owners, IPPs, EPCs, Technical advisory firms etc.</li><li>Understanding of Thermal Power Plant processes, equipment, and the interrelationships between them.</li><li>Understanding of thermodynamics, heat and mass balance equations, and performance correction curves as applied to simple cycle and combined cycle gas turbine gas turbines plants.</li><li>Experience with thermal performance guarantee test calculation, and ASME PTC codes. Master of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited University with focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy systems</li><li>Familiarity with combustion turbine operation in power generation and/or oil and gas operation.</li><li>Familiarity with the US power and energy markets.</li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p></p><p><b>Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:</b></p>$84,740.00 - $137,200.00<p><b>Compensation Type:</b></p>Salary<p><b>Incentive Eligible:</b></p>Yes<p><b>Sales Commission Eligible:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Disclaimer</b>: 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.</p><p></p><p><b>Thrive at work and at home:</b></p><br /><ul><li>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!</li><li>Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.</li><li>Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. </li><li>401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    </li></ul><br /><p>Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations</p><br /><p><b>Safety Sensitive Role:</b></p>No<p>The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.</p><p></p><p>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.</p>