VP, Engineering - Trane Technologies (Stellar Energy ...

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 Traneu00ae ( and Thermo King (, sustainability is not just how we do businessu2014it 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: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires. Vice President, Engineering u2013 Trane Technologies (Stellar Energy America) Stellar Energy America (STELLAR ENERGY AMERICA), a Trane Technologies Company Location: Jacksonville, Florida Relocation Available. Be a part of our mission As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, itu2019s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business u2014 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 boldly challenging whatu2019s possible for a sustainable world. We boldly go. Job Location: Jacksonville, FL . Thrive at work and at home: u00b7 Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives u2013 WE DARE TO CARE u00b7 Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. u00b7 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. u00b7 Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs. u00b7 Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. u00b7 Learn more about our benefits here What you will do: The Vice President of Engineering leads the engineering organization for Stellar Energy Americas and serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the President of Stellar Energy Americas, this leader is responsible for engineering strategy, organizational leadership, product and technology road mapping, budget ownership, and full lifecycle engineering execution for Stellar Energy Americau2019s modular systems portfolio. This role leads engineering managers and senior engineers who design and deliver engineered-to-order modular cooling solutions, including chilled-water plants and liquid cooling systems for hyperscale data centers and industrial cooling markets. The VP Engineering will build and scale the engineering organization, establish engineering processes and operating systems, and partner cross-functionally to drive profitable growth. Relocation assistance is available. Responsibilities u00b7 Lead the engineering organization, including engineering managers, senior engineers, and technical staff. u00b7 Provide strategic direction for engineering to support Stellar Energy Americau2019s growth, operational performance, and customer commitments. u00b7 Oversee full lifecycle engineering activities for modular cooling solutions serving data center and industrial cooling applications. u00b7 Direct the design, development, and delivery of engineer-to-order (ETO) systems that meet customer-specific requirements for speed, performance, and efficiency. u00b7 Build, manage, and maintain the engineering budget, ensuring resources, staffing, and investments align with business needs. u00b7 Develop and maintain the annual engineering plan and the long-range engineering plan that guide organizational growth, capabilities, and process maturity. u00b7 Lead the development and progression of the technology roadmap to drive product innovation, modularity, scalability, and long-term competitiveness. u00b7 Serve on the Stellar Energy Americau2019s Senior Leadership Team, collaborating on business strategy, operational execution, and profitable growth initiatives. u00b7 Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization through talent acquisition, coaching, development, and succession planning. u00b7 Establish and enhance engineering operating systems, tools, and processes that support quality, speed, and organizational scalability. u00b7 Partner with product management, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution. u00b7 Ensure engineering deliverables comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. u00b7 Represent engineering in customer meetings, technical reviews, and executive discussions. Qualifications u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree in Engineering is required; Masteru2019s degree or MBA preferred. u00b7 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. u00b7 Experience in capital equipment manufacturing, engineered systems, data center cooling, or industrial cooling strongly preferred. u00b7 Proven leadership in engineer-to-order (ETO) environments with complex project lifecycles. u00b7 Demonstrated experience managing engineering budgets, annual operating plans, and long-range planning. u00b7 Experience developing and executing a multi-year technology roadmap. u00b7 Strong executive leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. u00b7 Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and a collaborative, innovative engineering culture. u00b7 Ability to relocate to Jacksonville, Florida. Key Competencies u00b7 Strategic engineering leadership u00b7 Technical expertise in modular systems and industrial cooling u00b7 Financial and operational acumen u00b7 Talent development and team leadership u00b7 Process and systems thinking u00b7 Cross-functional collaboration u00b7 Customer-centric problem solving u00b7 Innovation and technology planning We Offer Benefits and Programs Such As u00b7 Comprehensive health and wellness benefits u00b7 Incentive and long-term compensation programs (role-dependent) u00b7 Leadership development and career advancement opportunities u00b7 Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $243,136.66 - $302,400.00 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: + Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives u2013 WE DARE TO CARE + 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. Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Barraging 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.

Created: 2026-05-06