VP, Engineering - Trane Technologies (Stellar Energy America)

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

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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 - 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, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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 boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

We boldly go.

Job Location: Jacksonville, FL.

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 - 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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.     · 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 America's 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

• Lead the engineering organization, including engineering managers, senior engineers, and technical staff.
• Provide strategic direction for engineering to support Stellar Energy America's growth, operational performance, and customer commitments.
• Oversee full lifecycle engineering activities for modular cooling solutions serving data center and industrial cooling applications.
• Direct the design, development, and delivery of engineer-to-order (ETO) systems that meet customer-specific requirements for speed, performance, and efficiency.
• Build, manage, and maintain the engineering budget, ensuring resources, staffing, and investments align with business needs.
• Develop and maintain the annual engineering plan and the long-range engineering plan that guide organizational growth, capabilities, and process maturity.
• Lead the development and progression of the technology roadmap to drive product innovation, modularity, scalability, and long-term competitiveness.
• Serve on the Stellar Energy America's Senior Leadership Team, collaborating on business strategy, operational execution, and profitable growth initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization through talent acquisition, coaching, development, and succession planning.
• Establish and enhance engineering operating systems, tools, and processes that support quality, speed, and organizational scalability.
• Partner with product management, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Represent engineering in customer meetings, technical reviews, and executive discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience in capital equipment manufacturing, engineered systems, data center cooling, or industrial cooling strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership in engineer-to-order (ETO) environments with complex project lifecycles.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering budgets, annual operating plans, and long-range planning.
• Experience developing and executing a multi-year technology roadmap.
• Strong executive leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and a collaborative, innovative engineering culture.
• Ability to relocate to Jacksonville, Florida.

Key Competencies

• Strategic engineering leadership
• Technical expertise in modular systems and industrial cooling
• Financial and operational acumen
• Talent development and team leadership
• Process and systems thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Customer-centric problem solving
• Innovation and technology planning

We Offer Benefits and Programs Such As

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Incentive and long-term compensation programs (role-dependent)
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• 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 - 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.