Lead Field Controls Engineer

Carrier; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible working

Parental leave

Paid external training programs

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Lead Field Controls Engineer to commission building automation systems for customers. This role requires detailed technical expertise and the ability to troubleshoot advanced Direct Digital Control technology.

Located in the United States, this is an onsite position at client sites within an 80 mile radius around Reno, Nevada. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

The company offers various benefits including health insurance and opportunities for external training programs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Building Automation, HVAC, or in a technical field.
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Commission building automation systems for customers.
• Troubleshoot and provide solutions for technical issues.
• Train owners/operators on the full system operation.

Skills

Building Automation

HVAC

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Tools

Building Automation Software (WebCTRL)

Microsoft 365 Applications

TCP/IP Networks

Job description

About ALC

At Automated Logic (ALC), 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.

ALC is part of the Carrier Group.

About this role

As a Lead Field Controls Engineer, you will be crucial to ALC’s business through the field commissioning of building automation systems created specifically for each individual customer. We are looking for a team member who is self‑motivated, detail oriented, customer focused, and acts as a role model for other field engineers. You will work to solve complex problems, help in training of less experienced Field Engineers, and serve as a contact in the field as a product and technical expert.

This is an onsite at clients’ site in a 80 mile radius around Reno Nevada.

We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid‑for external training programs and courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, install, troubleshoot, optimize customer systems that utilize advanced Direct Digital Control technology.
• Serve as local contact for technical issues.
• Offer effective solutions for complex system issues.
• Provide turnkey project delivery on medium to large projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems operate properly, to include controls, sensors, and software.
• Load software, configure trends, alarms, and reports.
• Implement time management strategies to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate and document the status and details of the project for the customer.
• Provide site‑specific training to owners/operators on the complete system.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in Building Automation, HVAC, or in a 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.

Additional information

• This position doesn’t support immigration sponsorship.