Lead Controls Engineer

Carrier; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Sick days & personal leave

Job summary

Automated Logic seeks a Lead Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced building automation systems tailored to each customer. You will lead projects with experienced engineers, solving complex problems and delivering robust control solutions.

The role requires a strong background in HVAC/building automation, Rockwell PLCs, and Ignition SCADA, with capabilities to translate technical details for diverse audiences. Occasional field work and cross-team collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Building Automation/HVAC or related field with 4+ years of building automation/HVAC experience
• Associate degree with 6+ years of building automation/HVAC experience
• High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of building automation/HVAC experience

Responsibilities

• Design and program advanced building automation systems
• Configure site-specific control system parameters
• Develop design documents with technical details
• Document and communicate system design and revisions
• Develop graphical and text-based interfaces for BAS
• Test programming and interfaces prior to deployment
• Provide technical support to sales to address customer needs
• Identify project opportunities and risks
• Support functional testing for complex building systems

Skills

HVAC controls

Rockwell PLC

Ignition SCADA

BACnet/Modbus

IP networks

Operations sequences

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Automation/HVAC

Associate Degree in Building Automation/HVAC

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Ignition SCADA

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.

About Automated Logic

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 Lead 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 work on solving complex problems and lead smaller projects with less experienced engineers to help develop their skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and program increasingly advanced 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 of functional testing for complex building systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of building automation/ HVAC experience OR Associate Degree with 6+ years of building automation/ HVAC experience OR High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of building automation/ HVAC experience.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsoring available.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in an Engineering or Construction discipline.
• Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry.
• Rockwell PLC experience (Controls/ Compact Logix)
• Ignition SCADA experience
• Proficient with primary functions of building automation system software and associated engineering tools, Automated Logic suites preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of complex Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add‑ons, and services.
• Proficient with third-party communication protocols used in building automation, such as BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.
• Understanding with Enterprise IP networks and Microsoft Visio, or similar software.
• Proficient with 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.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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.

Other Compensation

This position may be 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