Associate Controls Engineer – Building Automation (BAS)

Carrier

Associate Controls Engineer designing and programming building automation systems for clients at Carrier. Collaborating in a team environment while enhancing technical skills and managing projects.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChicopee • Connecticut, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and program 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 implementation.
Provide technical support to sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs are met.
Identify and communicate project opportunities and risks.
Support functional testing for building systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years of HVAC, Controls, or Building Automation experience; OR a Trade/Technical School Certificate in HVAC, Controls or Building Automation; OR an Associate Degree in Engineering
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or construction discipline (preferred).
Experience in HVAC controls, Building Automation, or related industry (preferred).
Basic knowledge of primary functions of building automation system software and associated engineering tools, Automated Logic suites preferred.
Basic knowledge of Automated Logic software, peripherals, add-ons, services, or hardware design (preferred).
Understanding and/or experience with IP networks
Understanding and/or experience with Microsoft Visio and/or similar software (preferred).
Ability to understand written sequences of operations, diagrammatic depictions of systems.
Familiar with third-party communication protocols used in building automation, such as BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc. (preferred).
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision
Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
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
Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Health Savings Account
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

building automation systemscontrol algorithmsHVACcontrolsdesign documentationgraphical interfacestext-based interfacesfunctional testingcommunication protocolsIP networks

Soft Skills

technical supportcommunicationproject managementrisk identificationcustomer serviceteam collaborationproblem-solvingtechnical translation

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDTrade/Technical School CertificateAssociate Degree in Engineering