Design Engineer

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CAW62: NW 10419 East Trent Avenue , Spokane Valley, WA, 99206 USA

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                                

As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for Design, documentation, and/or programming of building automation systems (BASs) in compliance with project plans and specifications. Proactive communication with project team both internal and external including requests for information (RFIs) and technical risks and opportunities.

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 common building systems.
• Documentation of the BAS design (i.e. submittals) and revision control of the resultant documents.
• Site-specific configuration of the WebCTRL system (using SiteBuilder).
• Programming of control algorithms including those that include third-party integration (using Eikon).
• Development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).
• Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.
• Support of functional testing (commissioning) for building systems.
• 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.
• Identification and communication of project opportunities and risks related to cost, time, and technical considerations.
• Timely creation of requests for information (RFIs).
• 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:

• BS in engineering
• 2+ years of industry experience
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.
• Travel 20% of average workweek, including air travel, overnight hotel stays, and unexpected travel when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology and 5+ years’ experience in the HVAC controls industry.
• Able to understand and recommend modifications to sequences of operations for the automation of building systems.
• Able to write sequences of operations for common HVAC systems and control methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio (other CAD software acceptable).
• Working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
• Understanding of Enterprise IP networks, including layout.
• Competency with Microsoft software including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Understands electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Capable of designing and programming most projects executed by Automated Logic.
• Able to interpret plans (including architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints), specifications, and contract documents to deliver compliant but optimized designs.
• Able to accurately and effectively request clarifications to technical or scope information via a formal RFI process.
• Competent verbal and written communicator, able to translate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to balance multiple concurrent priorities.
• Able to condense technical information into a comprehensive and clear set of design documents in a way that is easily understood and followed by project teams.
• Proficient with primary functions of BAS software and associated engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
• Familiarity with third-party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g. BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.). Able to design integrations with the same.
• Aptitude for problem solving even when troubleshooting remotely.
• Basic time management skills including the ability to accurately estimate time required to complete tasks and deliver on the committed timeline.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Possess and maintain valid and current form of government issued identification.

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Pay Range:

$73,750 - $103,250 Annually

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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