Controls Engineer - ALC North Central (OH)

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

Job summary

Carrier is looking for a Controls Engineer to join their ALC North Central team in Kentucky. This role involves designing advanced building automation systems tailored to customers' needs. As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for programming, documentation, and collaboration with sales to meet customer requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience in HVAC controls or similar fields. Excellent problem-solving and time management skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC controls or Building Automation.
• Ability to translate technical information to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and program building automation systems.
• Document system design and communicate revisions.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering/Construction

Associate Degree with 2+ years experience

High School Diploma with 4+ years experience

Tools

Automated Logic software

BACnet

Modbus

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Controls Engineer - ALC North Central (OH)

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.
At Automated Logic, we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets.

About this role

As a Controls Engineer, you will be crucial to ALC’s business through the designing of 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. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and work on larger and moderately more complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and program building automation systems, site‑specific configuration of control system, 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.
• Support functional testing for building systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate Degree with 2+ years of industry experience OR High School Diploma with 4+ years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Construction discipline.
• Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry.
• Working knowledge of primary functions of building automation system software and associated engineering tools; Automated Logic suites preferred.
• Working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add‑ons, and services.
• Experience with third‑party communication protocols used in building automation, such as BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.
• Experience with Enterprise IP networks and Microsoft Visio, or similar software.
• Ability to understand written sequences of operations, diagrammatic depictions of systems.
• Able to translate technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.