Codes and Standards Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, seeks a Codes and Standards Engineer to influence and apply North American codes and standards across HVAC products. The role emphasizes regulatory interpretation, compliance strategy, and collaboration across engineering, QA, and regulatory teams.

The position supports multiple U.S. locations (East Syracuse, NY; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Indianapolis, IN; Charlotte, NC) and requires up to 20% travel, with a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HVAC engineering/regulatory experience (Bachelor’s)
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, ICC, UL and related standards

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret HVAC codes, standards, and certification requirements
• Evaluate codes to quantify impacts on product design and roadmaps
• Represent Carrier on industry committees and standards bodies
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, quality, and compliance teams
• Provide technical guidance and code interpretations to stakeholders
• Lead compliance assessments and regulatory documentation reviews
• Develop product compliance strategies and SOPs for current and future regulations
• Support third‑party certification activities and audits
• Track legislative developments affecting HVAC equipment and sustainability

Skills

HVAC engineering experience

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HVAC engineering or regulatory field

Master’s degree with 5+ years in HVAC/regulatory

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.

Summary

As a Codes and Standards Engineer, you will play an important support role in the influence, analysis, and impact of various North American codes and standards used throughout the industry. This role will ensure requirements from relevant specifications are communicated, planned for, and complied with across Carrier’s HVAC product portfolio.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, day shift.

Work Arrangement

• East Syracuse, NY
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Indianapolis, IN
• Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and maintain expertise in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and controls‑related codes, standards, regulations, and certification requirements, including those published by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‑Conditioning Engineers), AHRI (Air‑Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ICC (International Code Council), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), California Title 20 and 24, and other assigned governing bodies.
• Evaluate existing and proposed codes and standards to quantify and communicate potential impacts on product design, system performance, safety, compliance, market access, and product roadmaps.
• Represent the company on industry committees, technical working groups, and standards development organizations to influence emerging codes and align standards development with strategic company objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and compliance teams to ensure products meet applicable regulatory requirements and prevent compliance‑related launch delays.
• Provide technical guidance, code interpretations, and training to internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to promote organizational awareness and address compliance inquiries.
• Lead compliance assessments, gap analyses, and technical documentation reviews for new products, product modifications, and emerging technologies.
• Develop and maintain product compliance strategies, internal engineering guidelines, and standard operating procedures that support current and future regulatory requirements across target markets.
• Support third‑party product certification activities, including test execution, documentation preparation, agency submissions, and audits.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments affecting HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment and controls, energy efficiency, refrigerants, IAQ (Indoor Air Quality), sustainability, and building safety.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, compliance matrices, code interpretations, and regulatory impact assessments for engineering and leadership teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in HVAC engineering, regulatory, or codes and standards, -or- Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in HVAC engineering, regulatory, or codes and standards.
• Willing and able to travel up to 20%, domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, thermodynamics, controls, and building systems.
• Expertise in ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‑Conditioning Engineers) standards, model building codes, safety standards, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to interpret technical regulations and translate requirements into engineering actions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
• Experience working with certification agencies, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong project management and cross‑functional leadership capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and their regulatory and compliance implications.
• Experience in testing and qualification of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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

Thisposition is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• 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 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 6 October 2026

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