BAS Hardware Engineer

Job Number: 4339

External 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:

Design, documentation, and programming of building automation systems (BASs) in compliance with project plans and specifications. Proactive communication with project stakeholders including requests for information and technical risks and opportunities. Mentorship of less experienced Application Engineers in all areas of their development.

• 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.
  • 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.
  • Identification and communication of project opportunities and risks related to cost, time, and technical considerations.
  • Timely creation of requests for information (RFIs) which are clear, concise, and well written.
  • Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.
  • Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
  • Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  
• 5+ years’ experience in the HVAC controls industry
• 5+ years of designing complex projects executed by Automated Logic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Competent, 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.
• Well organized and able to balance multiple concurrent priorities by communicating and negotiating due dates and deliverables with the project teams.
• 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.
• Strong working knowledge of Automated Logic, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
• Proficient with BAS engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
• Working knowledge of third-party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g. Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.). Able to design and troubleshoot integrations with the same.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving even when troubleshooting remotely.
• Strong time management skills including the ability to accurately estimate time required to complete tasks and deliver on the committed timeline.
• 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20% of average workweek, including air travel, overnight hotel stays, and unexpected travel when required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or construction discipline and 10+ years’ experience in the HVAC controls industry.
• Able to understand, write, and recommend modifications to sequences of operations for the automation of all building systems.
• Able to write and suggest modifications to existing sequences of operations for common HVAC systems and control methodologies.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IP networks, including layout and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio (other CAD software acceptable).

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Job Number: 30130400

Community / Marketing Title: BAS Hardware Engineer

Location_formattedLocationLong: Lisle, Illinois US