2027 Energy Engineering Intern
About the role
Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. Sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. This 12‑week summer internship challenges and develops your technical, business, leadership, and communication skills while providing insight into an Energy Engineering career. You will work on energy analysis projects, field energy audits, client interviews, estimates, energy conservation measures, and project management. The program creates a pathway to our industry‑leading Graduate Training Program (GTP) after graduation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Account Managers and Energy Engineers to diagnose energy opportunities in customer facilities and provide small energy projects that solve customer issues.
- Provide technical analysis and review for energy projects, including project risk assessment.
- Shadow and perform building “walk‑throughs” to identify energy conservation measures (architectural, mechanical, electrical) in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
- Collaborate on development of existing reporting capabilities from a software and usability perspective; investigate new technologies.
- Prescribe best methods for measurement and verification of system performance during the acquisition phase.
- Analyze data outputs for trends and deviations that need further investigation.
- Assist with opportunity technical qualification including Preliminary Audits, Benchmarking, Site Surveys, and Interviews.
- Collect, analyze, and develop benchmark summary reports to illustrate building and/or system performance details.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering (preferred disciplines: Energy, Mechanical, or Electrical) throughout the entire summer internship.
- Must have completed at least sophomore year (2nd year) before the start of the internship.
- U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, ability to provide proof of insurance, and no major or frequent traffic violations (including DUI in the previous 3 years, hit & run, license suspension, reckless/careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions/preventable collisions in the previous 3 years).
- This role has been designated as Safety Sensitive and may require additional drug screening.
Compensation
Hourly base pay range: $22.50 – $31.00. This is an hourly, non‑exempt position; not eligible for incentive or sales commission. Actual compensation depends on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. The range is generally based on the national average.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives (effective day one for you and your family).
- Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Paid time off: up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match, educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
Benefit offerings may vary by site, collective bargaining agreements, and local/state regulations.
Work location and schedule
This posting covers multiple opportunities across North America. Some positions may be remote; others may require a hybrid or on‑site assignment at one of our facilities. The work schedule is full‑time, on‑site (5 days per week) for on‑site roles.