BAS Hardware Engineer

Carrier; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is a global leader in providing healthy and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. We are looking for an experienced engineer to design, document, and program building automation systems in compliance with project specifications.

This role includes mentoring other engineers, clear communication with project stakeholders, and thorough adherence to safety and ethics standards. If you have over 5 years of experience in technical building automation and HVAC controls, join us to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical Building Automation experience with High School Diploma/GED, or 3+ years with Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in HVAC controls industry.
• Ability to interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design complete building automation systems and document the design process.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical support during sales.
• Create and manage RFIs and communicate effectively with teams.
• Ensure adherence to safety and ethics standards throughout design and implementation.

Skills

Technical Building Automation experience

HVAC controls knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

BAS engineering tools knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Automated Logic suite

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

Design, documentation, and programming of building automation systems (BASs) in compliance with project plans and specifications. Proactive communication with project stakeholders including requests for information and technical risks and opportunities. Mentorship of less experienced Application Engineers in all areas of their development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of complete building automation systems, including the specification and sizing of controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware.
• Creation, where necessary, of sequences of operation for the control of all building systems.
• Documentation of the BAS design (i.e. submittals) and revision control of the resultant documents.
• Final documentation of the building automation system that incorporates all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
• Adherence to project requirements and company and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
• Technical support during the selling process to ensure that sales representatives accurately address customer requirements and propose the best possible solutions.
• Mentorship and development of other Controls Engineers.
• Identification and communication of project opportunities and risks related to cost, time, and technical considerations.
• Timely creation of requests for information (RFIs) which are clear, concise, and well written.
• Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.
• Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completes each assigned project focusing on customer satisfaction and specification compliance while trying to maintain budgetary guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical Building Automation working experience & High School Diploma/GED OR 3+ years of technical Building Automation working experience & Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years’ experience in the HVAC controls industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to interpret plans (including architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints), specifications, and contract documents to deliver compliant but optimized designs.
• Able to concisely, accurately, and effectively request clarifications to technical or scope information via a formal RFI process.
• Able to condense complex technical information into a comprehensive and clear set of design documents in a way that is easily understood and followed by project teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Automated Logic, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
• Proficient with BAS engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
• Working knowledge of third-party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g. Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.). Able to design and troubleshoot integrations with the same.
• Competency with Microsoft software including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally periodically (~10%)
• Able to understand, write, and recommend modifications to sequences of operations for the automation of all building systems.
• Able to write and suggest modifications to existing sequences of operations for common HVAC systems and control methodologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IP networks, including layout and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio (other CAD software acceptable).