Applications & Projects Engineer

Carrier; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Carrier Rentals seeks an Applications & Projects Engineer to help customers solve HVAC and power-generation challenges. You will design rental solutions, select equipment, prepare technical docs, and support the project lifecycle with sales and operations.

You will travel up to 15% to project sites, develop proposals, perform load calculations, and create installation layouts to ensure successful outcomes and strong customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience working with HVAC systems and technologies.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or similar engineering software.
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, and control system documentation.
• High School Diploma / GED.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an expert-level knowledge of current and legacy rental systems products.
• Collaborate with sales and customers directly to support rental applications across a broad spectrum.
• Analyze and review engineering specifications to ensure that the planned equipment usage will satisfy the customer's cooling, heating, and electrical needs.
• Develop project proposals based on customer needs and provide application design assistance.
• Planned, generate, release, and maintain engineering specification sheets, technical documentation, and specialized product documentation for all rental systems product offerings.
• Prepare standardized installation layouts needed in assisting the sales team.
• Generate request for quote (RFQ) documents and secure bid proposals for both purchasing new equipment and packaging of equipment for rental use.
• Maintain equipment purchasing files on all new equipment for traceability including creating specification sheets.
• Travel to project and vendor sites (when required) to act as a technical expert on behalf of Carrier Rental Systems.
• Perform load calculations, based on known customer data to assist sales in accurately specifying equipment.
• Assist in defining equipment nomenclature and maintaining documents associated with all rental equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role

At Carrier Rentals, the Applications & Projects Engineer plays a critical role in helping customers solve complex temperature control, HVAC, and power generation challenges. This position combines technical expertise, engineering design, and customer collaboration to develop tailored solutions that support a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.

As a trusted technical advisor, you will partner closely with sales, operations, and customers to evaluate project requirements, design optimized rental solutions, and ensure successful project execution. You'll leverage your engineering knowledge to select equipment, develop system designs, create technical documentation, and provide expert support throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys solving real-world challenges, collaborating across teams, and making a direct impact on customer success. If you're passionate about innovative solutions, technical problem solving, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an expert-level knowledge of current and legacy rental systems products.
• Collaborate with sales and customers directly to support rental applications across a broad spectrum.
• Analyze and review engineering specifications to ensure that the planned equipment usage will satisfy the customer's cooling, heating, and electrical needs.
• Develop project proposals based on customer needs and provide application design assistance.
• Planned, generate, release, and maintain engineering specification sheets, technical documentation, and specialized product documentation for all rental systems product offerings.
• Prepare standardized installation layouts needed in assisting the sales team.
• Generate request for quote (RFQ) documents and secure bid proposals for both purchasing new equipment and packaging of equipment for rental use.
• Maintain equipment purchasing files on all new equipment for traceability including creating specification sheets.
• Travel to project and vendor sites (when required) to act as a technical expert on behalf of Carrier Rental Systems.
• Perform load calculations, based on known customer data to assist sales in accurately specifying equipment.
• Assist in defining equipment nomenclature and maintaining documents associated with all rental equipment.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience working with HVAC systems and technologies.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD or similar engineering software.
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, and control system documentation.
• High School Diploma / GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Architectural, Civil, or other related field).
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral).
• Deep experience with temporary engineering solutions or HVAC applications.
• Engineering degree with HVAC emphasis preferred.
• Advanced ability to adapt and react in a very fast-paced work environment.

Travel Required: Up to 15%

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability : Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accide