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Solutions Development Engineer

$96k - $192k

Carrier World

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Project Development Engineer, you will drive operational and energy efficiency improvements for clients, specializing in HVAC/BMS upgrades. Your role spans site assessment, cost-benefit analysis, modeling, and compliance, managing technical aspects from concept to implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales Managers, Area Managers, and Sellers to support sales and ensure successful project execution, aligning with strategic growth objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pre-sale technical and engineering support for complex retrofit solutions.
  • Conduct detailed site assessments, analyze energy bills, perform load calculations, and identify savings opportunities.
  • Develop HVAC systems and solutions.
  • Lead project scope and concept development, including energy and engineering analysis.
  • Estimate lifecycle cost, customer ROI and expand retrofit project scope.
  • Conduct site visits, energy assessments, calculations, and utility rebate discussions.
  • Support Account Managers in establishing project installation budgets.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, contractors, and clients to deliver design-build projects on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years’ experience in HVAC contracting and/or HVAC design engineering.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory.

Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical systems (HVAC, controls).
  • Proficiency in energy modeling software and data analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Experience with cost and savings studies, energy rebate programs, utility tariffs, and bill analysis.
  • Ability to assess and recommend improvements to mechanical and building systems.
  • Knowledge of construction methods and practices; able to direct subcontractors.
  • Team-oriented, dynamic, and self-motivated; able to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Sales skills, goal-oriented, with strong time management and organizational abilities.
  • Understanding customer decision-making processes.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD or Visio and computerized energy simulation tools is a plus.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal hours, including travel and occasional overnight stays.
  • Knowledge of building automation, sequence of operations, and energy conservation strategies.
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with contractors and vendors.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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 is 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 . 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: 24 August 2026

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