Codes and Standards Engineer

Carrier; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Codes and Standards Engineer to influence and ensure compliance with NFPA, ASHRAE, ICC, and other codes across HVAC product lines. The role requires interpreting standards, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing, and supporting certification activities.

Onsite positions in East Syracuse NY, Palm Beach Gardens FL, Indianapolis IN, or Charlotte NC, with up to 20% travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in HVAC engineering, regulatory, or codes and standards.
• 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.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, thermodynamics, controls, and building systems.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, interpret, and maintain expertise in HVAC and controls-related codes, standards, regulations, and certification requirements.
• 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 equipment and controls, energy efficiency, refrigerants, IAQ, sustainability, and building safety.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, compliance matrices, code interpretations, and regulatory impact assessments for engineering and leadership teams.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Regulatory compliance

Codes and standards

ASHRAE standards

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVAC engineering or related field

Master's degree in HVAC engineering or related field

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

• Onsite presence required at one of the following Carrier locations:
• 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 with