Controls Engineer

Carrier; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401k and paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, seeks a Controls Engineer to design, program, and support advanced building automation systems for diverse clients in the Glen Allen, VA area. You’ll lead on-site activities, develop control strategies, and collaborate with engineering and sales teams to deliver reliable solutions.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, hands-on craftsmanship, and the ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years HVAC controls experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with WebCTRL and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize and manage multiple engineering projects from start to finish.
• Design and program building automation systems and site-specific control configurations.
• Create design documents and ensure adherence to standards and requirements.
• Document and communicate control system designs and revisions.
• Develop graphical and text interfaces for building automation systems.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

WebCTRL

Microsoft 365

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 (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

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 (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About Us

Automated Logic, a Carrier company, is a leader in intelligent building solutions. For over 40 years, we’ve helped organizations from small businesses to Fortune 500s optimize building performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance occupant comfort. As part of Carrier, we’re committed to delivering innovative, sustainable, and smart building technologies.

About The Role

If you’ve been in the BASworld a while, you know the difference between a job that just keeps you busy and one that keeps you engaged, respected, and growing. At Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, our Controls Engineers describe this as the place where they finally found both challenge and balance. A place that trusts your judgment, values your craftsmanship, and gives you the tools and autonomy to make an impact. As a Controls Engineer, you’ll be an expert voice on-site performing difficult and complex engineering activities and creating standard work for common procedures.

Our Long-tenured People Put It Simply

"I finally found it. Not just a job. Not just a paycheck. A work home." If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, we’d like to welcome you home too.

At Automated Logic, we believe in investing in our people. As a Controls Engineer, you’ll have access to:

Professional Development: Training programs, certifications, and continuing education in BAS technologies and leadership.

Career Pathways and Leadership Opportunities: Opportunities to advance into roles such as Project Engineer, Technical Manager, or Operations Lead, as well as mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape our service delivery.

Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions.

What you’ll gain

• Health &wellnessbenefits, 401k, paid time off and competitive wages.
• Stability and respect. Many of our field engineers have beenhere10–20 years because their work, time, andexpertise are valued.
• Freedom to execute. You’ll own your projects and collaborate closely with engineers and PMs who trust your expertise.
• Continuous learning. Access to advanced training inWebCTRL®, networking, integration, and system analytics.
• Balance and culture. Leadership that respects family time, and a team that looks out for one another.

Scope of Position

As a Controls Engineer, you will be crucial to ALC’s business through the designingof advanced 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.

What you’ll do

• Under minimal direction, plan, prioritize and manage multiple engineering projects; prioritizing tasks to ensure that the team's overall resources are used effectively and that project deadlines are met.
• Manage several components of a large scale, complex, or significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Manage major responsibilities across multiple engineering disciplines on a regular basis.
• Design and program building automation systems, site-specific configuration of control systems, 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 implantation.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers' needs are met.
• Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.
• Supportoffunctional testing for building systems.
• Jobsite visits if necessary to aid in project support

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of overall HVAC controls experience (excluding end-user-only experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanicalor Electrical Engineering, ideally with a concentration in HVAC&R.
• Proficient with advanced building automation software, such asWebCTRL, and installing building automation controls.
• Expert with TCP/IP networks including wireless technology.
• Experience interacting with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.

Sponsorship not available. Must be permanent resident.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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 may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• 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

The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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] (opens in new window). 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: 18 September 2026

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Use of AI

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