[Hiring] Lighting Design Engineer @Trane Italia

Role Description

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Design Engineer within Energy Services. This role supports the technical development of turnkey lighting and controls solutions for design-build and energy savings projects. Working closely with project developers, energy engineers, sales, sourcing, and operations, this position is responsible for converting audit findings, customer requirements, and building conditions into technically sound, energy-efficient, and execution-ready lighting system designs.

The Lighting Design Engineer supports the design and documentation process from concept development through turnover to operations. Responsibilities include:

• Develop lighting and controls solutions for Energy Services opportunities using Trane and third-party technologies.
• Support development of design concepts based on customer goals, audit findings, existing conditions, and project requirements.
• Utilize SnapCount by StreamLinx to develop detailed line-by-line retrofit solutions.
• Perform lighting calculations, illumination analysis, and lighting power density evaluations using AGi32, Visual, DIALux, LightStanza, ElumTools, or similar software.
• Create and review lighting layouts, fixture schedules, control intent, and supporting design documentation in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms.
• Support development of technical narratives, basis-of-design content, specifications, schedules, and system-level control requirements.
• Coordinate with project developers, sales, energy engineers, and operations teams.
• Research lighting products, controls technologies, and system application options.
• Validate fixture, controls, and system selections for compatibility and performance.
• Support energy savings assumptions and technical inputs used in project development.
• Review audit outputs and field documentation for technical completeness.
• Participate in technical review meetings and strategic project pursuit activities.
• Support preparation and review of submittals, cut sheets, luminaire schedules, and control documentation.
• Identify technical risks, design gaps, code issues, and constructability concerns.
• Support project transition from technical development through turnover to operations.
• Help validate the effectiveness of design processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform site visits, field verification, and project support activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Theatrical Lighting Design, or related technical field required.
• Experience in lighting design, application engineering, electrical design, energy engineering, or technical preconstruction support.
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, government, or mixed-use building projects preferred.
• Energy Services, ESCO, performance contracting, or design-build project experience preferred.

Requirements

• Fundamental knowledge of lighting design principles, light sources, luminaire selection, lighting controls, and photometric analysis.
• Working knowledge of IES standards, applicable energy codes, NEC, and lighting control requirements.
• Ability to perform and interpret illumination calculations and lighting power density calculations.
• Ability to develop and review lighting layouts, schedules, specifications, and technical design documentation.
• General knowledge of building systems, construction methods, and retrofit implementation considerations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively in both independent and team-based environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in AGi32, ElumTools, LightStanza, Visual, DIALux, or similar lighting calculation software preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and related design/documentation tools preferred.
• Familiarity with daylighting strategies, LEED, WELL, and energy code compliance methodologies is a plus.
• NCQLP certification, or ability to obtain certification, is preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.