
Equipment Application Specialist
Grimes, IA · HybridJob$65–94K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Equipment Application Specialist at Trane Technologies supports the equipment portion of projects, from validating selections, pricing, configurations, and submittals to reconciling job costs. The role works onsite Monday through Thursday, with Fridays offering a choice of work location based on work needs. It also provides technical support for equipment installation and execution, while contributing to budget objectives and customer satisfaction.
Skills & qualifications
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Benefits
Full 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 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , 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 (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
What's in it for you:
Trane in Grimes, IA is hiring for an Equipment Application Specialist . In this role, you will be responsible for the equipment portion of various projects including validating the equipment selection, pricing, discounts, and submittal processes of the equipment portion of projects as required, and will be accountable for the strategy and performance achievement of the specific budget objectives.
What you will do:
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Responsible for the optimization/validation of the equipment to include selection of size, configuration, voltage, options, etc. of the HVAC equipment by reviewing the plans, specifications, original estimate and proposal.
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Responsible for evaluating possible cost savings and/or cost problems that will occur on various projects.
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Validates project scope by reviewing transition documents, plans and specs; listing possible cost savings and problems; planning EQ/ VPP dollar breaks; and validating quantities and configurations.
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Supports sales and develops preliminary submittals and/or final submittals as required, as well as hold job cost consensus meeting and submittal release and makes any necessary changes.
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Maintains competitive advantage and stays abreast of industry trends, as well as optimizes expenses by negotiating prices with vendors for materials.
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Responsible for preparing the correct equipment for order entry, verifying equipment pricing and revising coordination worksheet, as well as reconcile job costs.
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Provides technical support after an order is closed, for equipment installation process and functions required for execution and customer satisfaction, including new equipment, start-up and warranty service, and controls equipment.
What you will bring:
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Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction or Engineering Technology, or other related areas with minimum two (2) years of experience in the HVAC industry performing project management or estimating roles; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; or minimum of five (5) years of experience in the HVAC industry performing project management or estimating roles; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
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Familiarity with HVAC Systems and/or Temperature Controls preferred.
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Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$65,200.00 - $93,660.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
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:
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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!
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Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
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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:
No
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 15,397 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$65–94K/yr
- Iowa median$96–182K/yr98 salary ranges
- US median$105–175K/yr9,857 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $79K, is 43% below the Iowa median midpoint ($139K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Management salary ranges in Iowa.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 152 open Project Management jobs in Iowa and 15,397 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- Oracle34 open
- CDM Smith15 open
- RTX Corporation7 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,345 postings).
- Education
- 6,462 of the 15,397 open Project Management jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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