Application Engineer

About the role

Join Trane Technologies in the Dominican Republic as an Application Engineer, supporting the equipment portion of HVAC projects. You will validate equipment selection, pricing, and submittal processes while ensuring project budgets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize and validate HVAC equipment size, configuration, voltage, and options by reviewing plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, evaluate potential cost issues, and plan equipment dollar breaks.
• Prepare and manage preliminary and final submittals, conduct job cost consensus meetings, and adjust submittals as needed.
• Negotiate prices with vendors, maintain competitive advantage, and stay current with industry trends.
• Enter correct equipment orders, verify pricing, reconcile job costs, and provide technical support during installation, start‑up, warranty service, and controls commissioning.

Required profile

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years (or up to five years) of HVAC industry experience in project management or estimating.
• Practical experience prioritized over formal education; candidates without a 4‑year degree are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment selection.
• Familiarity with temperature control technologies.
• Ability to evaluate equipment specifications, configurations, and pricing.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing project budgets.