Engineering Leadership Program

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

8d • $53,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking engineering graduates with demonstrated leadership ability and strong academic performance to join its competitive Engineering Leadership Program (ELP). Participants complete three eight-month rotations across Carrier centers of excellence and business units, contributing to strategic projects through hands-on assignments designed to stretch their capabilities and accelerate professional development. The program provides training, mentorship, and guidance from Carrier executives and program alumni, as well as opportunities to build a global network of colleagues.

Rotations may be located in Syracuse, New York; Atlanta or Kennesaw, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana; and/or Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Applicants must graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and be available to start the program in June 2027. Participants must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must be geographically mobile and willing to relocate for rotations.
• Must graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering degree and be available to start the program in June 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience.
• Proactive and results-driven approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated technical understanding and skills in general engineering, mechanical, systems, electrical, model-based development (MBD), software, or chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic projects through three eight-month rotations across Carrier centers of excellence and business units.
• Build technical and leadership skills in a professional, cross-functional environment.
• Gain exposure to technology and product development.
• Develop technical fundamentals of HVAC, including modeling and hands-on lab testing.
• Gain exposure to project management and change management.
• Develop customer engagement, executive presence, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 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; and purchased vacation.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Tuition assistance.
• May be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level