ACES Controls Field Engineer

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Where is the work:

Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.

What's in it for you:

Job Description

Join the ACES Team (Automation and Controls Expert Services) as a Senior Controls Technician and bring your BAS expertise to complex commercial projects across the U.S. In this role, you’ll support Trane commercial and independent sales offices with building automation system programming, checkout, commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation, while serving as a senior technical resource across multiple offices and job sites.

As part of the Centralized Services ACES Team, you’ll collaborate with Project Managers, Controls Project Specialists, and Field Technicians to deliver high-quality system performance and support hardware and software design validation activities. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to the testing and validation of new, existing, and legacy products and systems.

Please note that this role requires 75%+ travel. Travel is primarily within the U.S., with occasional international travel possible.

This role can be based anywhere in the Continental United States.

• Keep the points: All earned flight, hotel, and rental car points are yours to keep
• Valuable training: Manufacturer (OEM)-level training to help you build your expertise and stay current on controls technologies

Where can this role take you?

More than just a job, this role can be a launch point for long-term career growth at Trane Technologies. Professionals from this team have moved into advanced technical and programming roles, people leadership, project engineering and management, product management, energy engineering, training, account engineering, and other career paths across the business. Whether your goal is to become a technical expert, lead teams and projects, or grow into a new area, Trane Technologies supports continuous development along the way.

 What you will do:

Responsible for the configuration, programming and check-out and commissioning of complex 
building automation systems that require a high level of attention to detail.
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining installation and programming standards.
• Acquire and maintain expertise in Trane Controls products and offerings, as well as applicable 
third-party devices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Trane controls.
• Ability to provide support and remote connected support for field installations.
• Responsible for advising, and guiding Field Technicians, Engineers, and sub-contractors.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by collaborating with customers and internal teams to resolve 
issues as they arise.

 What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in the HVAC industry performing as a Controls Technician or Controls 
Project Specialist roles preferred.
• Proficiency in the operation and design of HVAC systems, building automation systems, and/or 
Temperature Controls required.
• Previous experience in programming, commissioning, and startup of Trane control systems 
preferred. Familiarity with Automated Logic, Distech, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, or 
Tridium/Niagara-based control systems is a plus.
• A 2+ year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Building Automation 
Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations
• Ability to travel 75% plus.

Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure:
· Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt
· Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely 
perform job duties
· Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction
· Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands
· Must be able to reach your hands over your head
· Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours
· This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, 
kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., 
frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
· Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment 
of 50 lbs. or less
· Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal
· Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders 
at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +
· This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, 
risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions 
based on location.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$105,228.33 - $146,720.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

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.

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:

Yes

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.