Controls Engineering Specialist - Birmingham/Montgomery
Trane Technologies · Montgomery, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $78k–$109k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Montgomery, AL.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Base pay
- $78k–$109k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$143k. This one lists $78k–$109k.
Median of the low and high ends of 252 live postings that list pay, out of 735 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live controls postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 92%
- PLC 85%
- Robotics 62%
- EHS / safety 38%
- Lean 31%
- Root cause 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Trane Technologies in Montgomery
1 other open role at this site · 3 people we found in controls roles at Trane Technologies.
- HVAC Controls Technician · Controls · Technician
Full description from Trane TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role you will
- ◆Design and develop control solutions using direct digital controls to support smarter, more efficient building systems.
- ◆Apply engineering principles to create reliable, effective control strategies that align with project goals and customer needs.
- ◆Review project
requirements
and perform site assessments to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated, and ready for installation.
- ✓Prepare installation, submittal, and as‑built drawings that guide field teams and ensure smooth transitions through each project phase.
- ✓Collaborate with internal teams and customers to address concerns, provide thoughtful solutions, and ensure a positive project experience.
- ✓Identify opportunities for improvement and support continuous enhancement of processes, tools, and project outcomes.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What you will bring
- •Experience working with control systems, building automation, or related technical fields, with the ability to understand how mechanical and electrical systems interact.
- •Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents, and communicate clearly with customers and internal teams.
- •Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to gather information, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
- •Comfort working with technical instructions, diagrams, or data to troubleshoot system challenges.
- •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field preferred ; or an associate degree or technical certificate in HVAC, AAS, or BAS with related experience; or a combination of education and hands‑on experience that provides the necessary skills.
- •Candidates without a 4‑year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
- •Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt.
- •Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties.
- •Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction.
- •Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands.
- •Must be able to reach your hands over your head.
- •Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours.
- •Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less.
- •Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal.
- •Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet +
- •This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location.
- •Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods while performing detailed engineering and design work.
- •Must be able to maintain focus and perform computer‑based tasks that require consistent hand, wrist, and finger movement for typing and mouse use.
- •Must be able to view computer screens for long durations with appropriate breaks as needed.
No Sales Commission Eligible
No
Safety Sensitive Role
No The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.