Associate Controls Engineer

Carrier; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an Associate Controls Engineer in Georgia to design building automation systems tailored to individual customer needs. The role demands strong problem-solving, time management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction disciplines and familiarity with HVAC controls and building automation. Responsibilities include programming systems, creating design documentation, and providing technical support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of HVAC/Manufacturing/Building Automation experience.
• Understanding and experience with IP networks.
• Familiar with third-party communication protocols in building automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and program building automation systems.
• Document and communicate designs and revisions.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or construction discipline

Tools

Automated Logic suites

Microsoft Visio

Job description

About This Role

As an Associate Controls Engineer, you will be crucial to ALC’s business through the designing of building automation systems created specifically for each individual customer. We are looking for someone who works well in a team and has excellent problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills. You will work to build new skills and advance existing skills while completing smaller projects on your own.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and program building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control system, and control algorithms.
• Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming, and implementation.
• Create a clear design document for project teams with technical information.
• Document and communicate the building automation system design and revisions.
• Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems.
• Test programming and interfaces prior to implementation.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.
• Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.
• Support functional testing for building systems.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of HVAC/Manufacturing/Building Automation industry experience
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or construction discipline.
• Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry.
• Basic knowledge of primary functions of building automation system software and associated engineering tools, Automated Logic suites preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Automated Logic software, peripherals, add-ons, services, or hardware design.
• Understanding and/or experience with IP networks
• Understanding and/or experience with Microsoft Visio and/or similar software.
• Ability to understand written sequences of operations, diagrammatic depictions of systems.
• Familiar with third‑party communication protocols used in building automation, such as BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.
• Able to translate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.