Carrier Global Corporation

Senior Controls Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation$79K — $158K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or a related engineering field (preferred)
  • Proficiency in interpreting architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints
  • Familiarity with building automation communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
  • Experience with engineering tools including Microsoft Visio and SiteBuilder
  • Effective communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Design complete BAS solutions, including controllers and sensors
  • Develop submittal packages with wiring diagrams and sequences of operation
  • Interpret construction documents to ensure compliance with project requirements
  • Select hardware based on system specifications
  • Create and manage Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Collaborate with project teams for timely delivery of documentation
  • Adhere to safety standards throughout design and implementation

Benefits

  • Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid vacation days, sick days, personal leave, and holidays
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Tuition Assistance
Full Job Description
About This Role

Join a team that's shaping the future of smart, sustainable buildings across Ohio-including a growing footprint in the Columbus market. As a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineer, you will design intelligent systems that enhance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational performance in facilities such as schools, hospitals, government buildings, and commercial spaces.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the early-stage growth of our Columbus operations, helping to establish a strong technical presence and build relationships with local customers. You'll be part of a collaborative regional team driving innovation across new and existing markets, with opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and influence how we deliver solutions in Central Ohio.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and documentation of building automation systems that support intelligent, energy-efficient building operations. This includes developing equipment-level wiring schematics, point layouts, control sequences, hardware selection, network architecture, and system integration strategies. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that all designs meet project specifications, customer expectations, and industry standards.

This position reports directly to the Branch Engineering Supervisor and offers a clear path for professional growth, including opportunities to mentor junior engineers and advance into senior technical or leadership roles.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days in the office and 3-4 days remote per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design complete BAS solutions, including controllers, sensors, relays, actuators, and network infrastructure.
  • Develop submittal packages that include wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, and point schedules to support programming, graphics, installation, and commissioning.
  • Interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Select appropriate hardware and components based on system specifications and performance criteria.
  • Create and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify technical or scope-related issues.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of engineering documentation.
  • Adhere to company, customer, and safety standards throughout the design and implementation process.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department.
  • For qualified candidates, provide mentorship to junior engineers and support technical development across the team.


Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 4 + years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or a related engineering field.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in the building automation industry.
  • Proficiency in interpreting architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints and specifications.
  • Familiarity with building automation communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, and LON.
  • Experience with engineering tools and platforms including Microsoft Visio, EDS, Eikon, SiteBuilder, and ViewBuilder.
  • Strong understanding of control theory, including PID loops and I/O configurations.
  • Effective communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a dynamic, collaborative environment.


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

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
  • 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


To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier CorporateThe 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.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 6 July 2026

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About Carrier Global Corporation

Carrier is the provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Carrier Global Corporation Careers

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53,000 employees
Market Cap
$34.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Revenue
$17.4 billion

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