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Lead Controls Engineer

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Kennesaw, GAJob$79–158K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$79–158K/yr
Location
Kennesaw, GA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Carrier is hiring a Lead Controls Engineer. The Lead Controls Engineer will design and program advanced, site‑specific building automation systems, create clear design documentation, develop graphical and text interfaces, test programs, provide technical support to sales, and lead smaller projects while mentoring less experienced engineers.

Key focus areas include Design and program advanced building automation systems site‑specific, Adhere to project requirements and company and customer standards, and Create clear design documentation for project teams.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree With 4+ Years Of BMS/HVAC Industry Experience Or Associate Degree With 6+ Years Of BMS/HVAC Industry Experience Or High School Diploma Or GED With 8+ Years Of BMS/HVAC Industry Experience. Important skills include Building Automation Systems Design, Control System Configuration, Control Algorithms, Programming, Technical Documentation, and Building Automation System Design Communication. Preferred (not required): Problem-Solving, Time Management, Multi-Tasking, and HVAC Controls.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Automation Systems DesignControl System ConfigurationControl AlgorithmsProgrammingTechnical DocumentationBuilding Automation System Design CommunicationGraphical Interface DevelopmentText-Based Interface DevelopmentInterface TestingTechnical SupportProject Opportunity IdentificationProject Risk CommunicationFunctional TestingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementMulti-TaskingHVAC ControlsBuilding Automation System SoftwareAutomated Logic SuitesAutomated Logic SoftwareAutomated Logic HardwareAutomated Logic PeripheralsAutomated Logic Add-OnsAutomated Logic ServicesBACnetModbusSNMPLONN2Enterprise IP NetworksMicrosoft VisioWritten Sequences of OperationsDiagrammatic Depictions of SystemsTechnical Information TranslationDesign Building Automation SystemsProgram Control AlgorithmsCreate Design DocumentationDevelop Graphical and Text-Based InterfacesTest Programming and InterfacesTechnical Support to SalesIdentify Project Opportunities and RisksSupport Functional Testing for Complex Building SystemsMultitaskingTranslate Technical Information to Non-Technical Audiences

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree With 4+ Years Building Automation Systems (BMS)/HVAC Experience or Associate Degree With 6+ Years Building Automation Systems (BMS)/HVAC Experience or High School Diploma or GED With 8+ Years Building Automation Systems (BMS)/HVAC ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Engineering or Construction DisciplineExperience in HVAC Controls Building Automation or Related IndustryMust Be Able to Climb Ladders or Use Lift Equipment Over 8 Feet and Lift Items Up to 50 Lbs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full 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 Systems (BMS)/HVAC industry experience

OR

  • Associate Degree with 6+ years of Building Automation Systems (BMS)/HVAC industry experience

OR

  • High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of Building Automation Systems (BMS)/HVAC industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in an Engineering or Construction discipline.

  • Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry.

  • 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

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 Corporate (https://www.corporate.carrier.com/careers/work-with-us/) . 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.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 7 August 2026

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Use of AI

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