GA/FL Area Engineering Supervisor

Carrier; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an Area Controls Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of Engineers. Responsibilities include managing the design of building automation systems and mentoring Engineers, along with participation in performance reviews and project management.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in HVAC Controls and Automated Logic software, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to travel and perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the HVAC Controls industry.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using lift equipment over 8 feet.
• Able to travel 20% including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Controls Engineers.
• Design building automation systems and document BAS designs.
• Participate in performance reviews for Engineers.

Skills

HVAC Controls

Automated Logic software

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Visio

BAS software and engineering tools

Job description

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.

About This Role

The Area Controls Engineering Supervisor is a team leader of a selected number of Controls Engineers that will include local and remote team members. Their primary responsibility is managing and training of their direct employees, and verification of their work. They will be responsible for the mentoring of new hires as well as current Engineering staff. Participating in regular manpower meetings with Engineering Manager to distribute workload and discuss backlog and plan for future department needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of complete building automation systems including the specification and sizing of controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware.
• Creation, where necessary, of sequences of operation for the control of all building systems.
• Documentation of the BAS design (i.e. submittals) and revision control of the resultant documents.
• Site‑specific configuration of the WebCTRL system (using SiteBuilder).
• Programming of control algorithms including those that include third‑party integration (using Eikon).
• Development of graphical and text‑based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).
• Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.
• Functional testing (commissioning) of complex building systems such as chiller plants and large integrations.
• Final documentation of the building automation system that incorporates all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
• Adherence to project requirements and company and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
• Technical support during the selling process to ensure that sales representatives accurately address customer requirements and propose the best possible solutions.
• Mentorship and development of other Controls Engineers.
• Preform software and hardware quality control (QA/QC) reviews for all direct reports.
• Ensure deliverable dates from Project Managers are coordinated with Engineers and milestones are put in place to be sure to meet these requirements.
• Lead, document, and participate in yearly and semi‑yearly performance reviews for all of your Engineers.
• Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.
• Maintenance and advisement of customer and company design and programming standards including parts and practices.
• Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Interviewing potential candidates for open Engineering positions.
• Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.
• Timesheet review, approval and tracking.
• Expense report & approval.
• First level mentorship and training.
• Project status management.
• Ensure deadlines are met or updated as necessary.
• Ensure tasks are completed.
• Ensure estimated remaining time is updated.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years in the HVAC Controls industry
• 5+ years of Automated Logic software experience
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.
• 20% Travel including air travel, overnight hotel stays, and unexpected travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Thoroughly understands electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Capable of designing and programming any project executed by Automated Logic, regardless of complexity.
• Able understand, write, and recommend modifications to sequences of operation for the automation of all building systems.
• Able to interpret plans (including architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints), specifications, and contract documents to deliver compliant but optimized designs.
• Able to concisely, accurately, and effectively request clarifications to technical or scope information via a formal RFI process.
• Strong, proactive verbal and written communicator, able to translate technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Able to provide direction and guidance to other team members and lead project teams.
• Well organized and able to balance multiple concurrent priorities by communicating and negotiating due dates and deliverables.
• Able to condense complex technical information into a comprehensive and clear set of design documents in a way that is easily understood and followed by project teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio (other CAD software acceptable).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add‑ons, and services.
• Proficient with BAS software and associated engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of third‑party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g. BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.). Able to design and troubleshoot integrations with the same.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving even when troubleshooting remotely.
• Competency with Microsoft software including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Possess and maintain valid and current form of government issued identification.
• Ability to report to assigned work location reliably.