Solutions Development Engineer

Carrier • Indianapolis, IN

8d • $96,000 - $192,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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