Lead Field Engineer - Automated Logic

Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, delivers intelligent building solutions that help customers—from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations—operate buildings more efficiently, reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity.

About the role

As a Lead Field Engineer, you are the primary technical owner for turn-key project delivery. This role demands proficiency with ALC and/or building automation systems and the flexibility to travel as project priorities shift. You will act as a trusted advisor, mentor junior technicians, and ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes in complex customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the install, commissioning, and troubleshooting of DDC systems, delivering full software solutions including sequencing, graphics, and alarms.
• Act as the lead technical resource and mentor for junior technicians, providing guidance and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage risk, align execution, and coordinate with teams for clear communication and reliable delivery.
• Travel as needed to adapt to shifting priorities, project demands, and field workloads.
• Maintain deep proficiency with ALC products, system architectures, and ASHRAE guidelines to deliver safe, high-performance systems.
• Produce expert-level documentation, including commissioning logs and progress tracking, to ensure safe and compliant system delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Building Automation, HVAC, or a related technical field.
• Valid, current Driver’s License and insurability by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as squatting and climbing for extended periods.
• Capable of working over 8 feet above grade and proficient in the use of ladders and motorized lift equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to act as a technical authority and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative field environment.
• Experience executing turnkey building automation solutions with minimal oversight, focusing on high-quality field execution and resource management.
• Advanced proficiency in integrating diverse platforms and managing complex TCP/IP and wireless networking.
• Advanced diagnostic skills for resolving high-level technical challenges in controls, sensors, and software at the equipment and system level.
• Dedication to delivering site-specific technical training to building owners and operators while maintaining clear documentation.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 and $129,500.00. Factors affecting pay within this range include skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may also be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) and other retirement plans.
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation (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 coverage.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment: Company-provided coverage.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition Assistance: Available for eligible employees.

The specific benefits available may vary depending on state and local laws, eligibility factors, and collective bargaining agreements.