Controls Field Engineer

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A global leader in climate solutions is seeking a Controls Field Engineer in Charlotte, NC. This role involves software design and project management, ensuring compliance with specifications while focusing on customer satisfaction. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in HVAC or Building Automation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Competitive benefits and overtime compensation are provided, along with the use of a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Building Automation, HVAC, or technical field.
• Capable of climbing ladders and lifting items up to 50lbs.
• Valid Driver's License and insurable by company insurance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software design and project completion.
• Conduct fieldwork with controllers and components.
• Create submittals and document project changes.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Communication skills

Software proficiency (Microsoft 365)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in HVAC or related field

Tools

WebCTRL

TCP/IP networks

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier, 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 the safe transport of food, life‑saving 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 Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

Carrier Commercial Service has an opening for an experienced Controls Field Engineer for our Charlotte NC location. The Controls Field Engineer is responsible for the successful overall software design of projects, database creation, as well the implementation of the controls design and standards used in the programming and documentation of controls projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Job requires fieldwork with controllers and associated components.
• Highly qualified controls technicians preferred.
• Working knowledge with BAS systems, Carrier i‑Vu knowledge is a plus.
• Complete each assigned project focusing on customer satisfaction and specification compliance while maintaining budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with sales function to set parameters for equipment needs and project timeline.
• Create submittals, read and understand project specifications and MEP drawing sets, controls and shop drawings.
• Document and track project completion with as‑builts and final program notation with all field changes.
• Assemble Operation & Maintenance Manuals for completed projects.
• Utilize company and as required customer standard programs for designing graphic function blocks for assigned projects.
• Test project programs to ensure specified sequences of operation are met and performed accordingly to industry standards.
• Inspect HVAC system including point‑to‑point, determining the proper operating ranges for field devices, as well as complete functional system checkouts.
• Conduct graphics engineering functions which include creating equipment and floor plan graphics per project documents.
• Submit material orders for project‑required materials to the purchasing group.
• Assist in the development of functional checkpoints lists for commissioning and additional documentation requirements to commission the system or work with the Commissioning Agent.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Overtime compensation eligible.
• Individual must be able to use ladders and carry up to 30 lbs of boxes.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in Building Automation, HVAC, or technical field.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.
• Valid and current Driver’s License and can be insurable by the company’s insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, Technical/Business School Certificate or Diploma in HVAC, Controls, or related field.
• Proficient with advanced building automation software, such as WebCTRL, and installing building automation controls.
• Ability to navigate and integrate into a variety of building automation systems.
• 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.

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; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here: Work With Us | Carrier Corporate. 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.

This position may be entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 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.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 12/22/2025

Equal Opportunity

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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