Hybrid Commercial HVAC Mechanical Project Engineer – Data Centers

at Carrier

• Job title: Commercial HVAC Mechanical Project Engineer – Data Centers
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $96,750 - $135,250 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Remote City, United States

About the role

• Project Engineer overseeing commercial mechanical projects focused on data centers for Carrier. Leading startup, commissioning, and warranty management of chillers in the Ohio Valley region.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup, commissioning, and warranty processes for Carrier air- and water-cooled chillers in newly constructed data centers.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Track and review key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project success.
• Conduct work in progress meetings with stakeholders, addressing design, material delivery, and labor schedules.
• Ensure all projects meet or exceed booked profit margin goals.
• Collaborate with sales, prime contractors, and end-users to fulfill project scope and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison representing Carrier between the customer, commissioning authority (CxA), general contractor, and subcontractors, ensuring smooth communication and project progression.
• Provide professional, timely resolution for customer concerns, ensuring satisfaction with all aspects of project execution.
• Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Manage the change order process, preventing scope creep and maintaining project integrity.
• Accurately forecast monthly revenue by estimating project completion costs.
• Manage project documentation, including warranty processing and factory-generated service information in collaboration with our Service Engineering team.
• Maintain rigorous job safety standards across all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of project management experience
• 3+ years in mechanical installation, building automation, electrical installation, or construction.
• 3+ years’ experience with water- or air-cooled chillers
• 3+ years of Commercial HVAC expertise, including centrifugal chillers, CDU systems, and airside equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, and complex MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) documents.

Benefits

• 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
• Military leave
• Purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance