AI Controls Engineer

Job description

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 Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work: Our BrainBox AI Workplace Presence model dedicates specific in-office days each month to focus on relationships, learning and innovation.

What's in it for you: A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.

What you will do:

- Deploy, test, measure & verify AI control algorithms for existing building control systems

- Analyze and improve the building control system to optimize the energy consumption and the zoning comfort

- Contribute to the development of the different HVAC algorithms

- Participate cross-functionally with teams for building deployments & performance analysis

- Work closely with customers to develop new HVAC control sequence, advise on repairs control systems

- Improve company tools, templates, and processes related to energy consumption analysis and building performance analysis

- Able to understand HVAC mechanical plans and wiring diagrams

- Provide training and follow-up training on HVAC system controls to customers

- Document work processes and procedures

- Identify, analyze and resolve issues in a timely manner

- Provide, analyze and review performance reports & advise corrective action plans & review feedback with different departments.

- Other tasks as assigned

What you will bring:

- DEC or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or related field

- 5 plus years of experience with building automation and HVAC control system

- Experience with DDC, PLC or similar programming in BAS and HVAC control

- In-depth knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC, electrical and building operations

- Experience with commissioning building HVAC automation controls and systems

- Thorough understanding of building control theory and concepts

- Diverse experience in proprietary controls is a plus (JCI, Siemens, Honeywell, Alerton, Delta, Niagara, Schneider/TAC, etc.)

- Experience with building management system protocols like, BACnet, Modbus, Lonworks

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Strong reporting skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills, charismatic and able to present easily.

- Strong Energy Management and performance checking skills.

- Strong Trend log reading, analysis, finding actionable insights & reporting skills .

- Familiar with the programming language python

Language Requirements

- French-English bilingualism is required.

- In addition to fluency in French, successful candidates must have full professional proficiency in English in order to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or various stakeholders.

As detailed in the job description, this position requires regular oral and written communication with other Trane teams located across Canada and occasionally the United States, with English speaking customers across Canada, and with English speaking vendors or suppliers across Canada and occasionally the United States. Based on an assessment of the duties of this position, we have determined that the position requires daily oral and written use of English, in addition to French.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $94,850.00Compensation Type: SalaryIncentive Eligible: NoSales 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position is imminently available, and qualified candidates will be considered for immediate placement.

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.