Codes and Standards Engineer

C01 Carrier Corporation; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Wellness incentives

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation, a leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is seeking a Codes and Standards Engineer in the United States. The role supports influence, analysis and compliance of North American codes across HVAC products.

You will monitor standards such as ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, NFPA and collaborate with engineering, product management and quality teams to ensure regulatory compliance and timely product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of HVAC codes and standards experience, or Master’s with 5+ years.
• Willing to travel up to 20%, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret HVAC codes and standards (ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, NFPA, etc.).
• Assess impacts of codes on product design and roadmaps.
• Represent Carrier on industry committees to influence codes.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, quality and compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Provide guidance and training on code interpretations to internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Lead compliance assessments, gap analyses, and document reviews.
• Develop internal compliance strategies and SOPs for current and future regulatory requirements.
• Support third-party certification activities and audits.
• Track regulatory developments affecting HVAC equipment.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Regulatory compliance

Codes and standards

Technical writing

Travel up to 20%

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVAC or related

Master's degree in HVAC or related

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, AHRI, UL, NFPA, ICC, CSA, ISO, IEC, 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 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.

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 systems, thermodynamics, controls, and building systems.
• Expertise in ASHRAE 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 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

This position 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.

Job Description and Company Culture

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.