Remote Building Engineer Jobs
Remote building engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in real estate technology, facilities management software, and distributed property operations, at remote-first firms and national companies with distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Rimkus, Siemens, and Ameresco. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
About Automated Logic
At Automated Logic, we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets.
About this role:
Join a seasoned team delivering smart, energy-efficient building automation solutions across some of Indiana’s most established and diverse markets. As a Building Automation Hardware Engineer for Automated Logic Corporation, you will contribute to a well-developed regional operation serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and government facilities throughout Indiana.
This role offers the stability of joining a high-performing team with deep roots in the Indiana market, where the focus is on delivering consistent, high-quality engineering outcomes across a steady portfolio of projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and collaborate closely with software, graphics, project management, field operations, and installation teams to bring complex building automation systems to life.
In this role, you will report directly to the Branch Engineering Supervisor and be responsible for developing BAS hardware design packages, including equipment-level wiring schematics, control panel details, point schedules, controller and peripheral selection, network architecture, and supporting project documentation. The finished product will support software programming, graphics development, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
This position is intended for an engineer who can independently execute standard BAS hardware engineering tasks and produce complete project designs while continuing to develop the broader technical expertise, judgment, and self-directed project ownership expected of a senior-level engineer.
This position offers a clear path for professional growth, with future opportunities in roles such as Senior Hardware Engineer, Software Engineer, Field Engineer, Systems Specialist, or other technical leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities:
Hardware Engineering
- Develop BAS hardware design documentation including controller layouts, wiring diagrams, point schedules, control panel details, network risers, and supporting project documentation.
- Select and apply controllers, sensors, actuators, relays, communication devices, and other BAS components based on project requirements and system performance objectives.
- Interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents to identify scope, control requirements, equipment details, and coordination needs.
- Identify missing, unclear, or conflicting project information and ask pertinent questions through internal coordination, customer discussions, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Apply project specifications, customer standards, and Automated Logic engineering standards to hardware design work.
- Develop hardware designs that align with sequences of operation, installation requirements, commissioning needs, and overall system functionality.
- Coordinate with software engineers, graphics engineers, project managers, and field personnel to ensure hardware designs support successful project execution.
- Create and maintain accurate submittal documentation, incorporating project revisions, addenda, and field-directed changes.
- Perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables prior to release to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
- Maintain clear communication and proactive expectation setting with supervisors and project teams.
Customer and Departmental Standards
- Adhere to project requirements, company standards, customer standards, and applicable safety expectations in all aspects of design and documentation.
- Produce organized, accurate, and professional engineering deliverables that support successful installation, programming, graphics, and commissioning.
- Communicate technical questions, project risks, design concerns, and workload constraints in a timely manner.
Department Process Improvement
- Follow established engineering processes and make suggestions for improvement as experience grows.
- Support consistency in hardware engineering standards, templates, and design practices.
- Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement discussions.
Company Directives
- Ensure all Automated Logic organizational safety and ethics standards are met.
- Uphold a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
- Exemplify the Carrier code of ethics in all professional conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – This position requires an average of two days per week on-site duties at project or branch locations, combined with the ability to work from home. On-site presence is determined by project needs, team collaboration, and customer requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of experience in HVAC or BAS controls.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building automation, or a related engineering field.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in the building automation industry.
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems, including the application of sequences of operation for automated control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents.
- Experience selecting and applying BAS controllers, sensors, peripherals, actuators, relays, and network devices for commercial building automation systems.
- Familiarity with building automation communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, and N2, as well as basic enterprise IP networking concepts.
- Experience with Automated Logic hardware and engineering tools including EDS, Eikon, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, Microsoft Visio, and related platforms.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently execute standard hardware engineering tasks, identify missing project information, and develop complete, accurate BAS design packages.
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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 may be 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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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: 5 August 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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Who's Hiring



Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote building engineer jobs.
- EPA 608 Universal certification for refrigerant handling required
- Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system
- Working knowledge of building automation and energy management systems
- High school diploma or GED with relevant vocational or technical training
- Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and rotating on-call shifts
Tips for Your Remote Building Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote building engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote roles at well-known employers fill fast, so applying as soon as a listing goes up gives you a real advantage.
Prove you can manage systems remotely
Remote employers want to see that you've coordinated vendors, tracked work orders, and managed preventive maintenance schedules without needing on-site supervision. Document specific outcomes from your building systems work, such as reduced downtime or completed inspection cycles, and make those results visible in your resume.
Get certified in tools remote employers use
Proficiency in CMMS platforms like Archibus, Famis, or FM Systems is a concrete differentiator for remote building engineer roles. Employers hiring remotely need engineers who can manage work orders and asset tracking digitally from day one, so hands-on experience with these systems matters more than general facilities knowledge.
Write your application for async review
Remote hiring teams often review applications asynchronously before any call. Write your cover letter and resume to stand alone without a conversation, making your building systems expertise, certifications, and past scope of responsibility immediately clear to someone reading quickly across time zones.
Remote Building Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote building engineer job?
Remote building engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to coordinate repairs, inspections, and vendor relationships without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen for proficiency in CMMS platforms, digital work order systems, and remote collaboration tools. Candidates who document their systems-thinking approach and show results from previous facilities work stand out most.
Which companies hire remote building engineers?
Companies hiring remote building engineers right now include Rimkus, Siemens, and Ameresco, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These tend to be remote-first property technology firms, national facilities management companies, and real estate investment platforms that manage distributed building portfolios across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote building engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and prioritize independently from day one. Your best path is through property technology companies or facilities software firms that hire junior remote roles. Showing completed trade coursework, certifications like EPA 608, and any hands-on building systems work, even informal, opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote building engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, certifications, and a history of managing mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems alongside or instead of a degree. Credentials like HVAC certifications, LEED accreditation, or a FMP designation carry real weight. Employers want evidence you can manage building systems reliably without direct supervision, and a strong work record shows that.
Which industries hire the most remote building engineers?
Most remote building engineer openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire building engineers remotely because they operate distributed facilities portfolios or provide software and services to building owners, making centralized, location-independent oversight both practical and necessary.
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