Senior Project Engineer - Commissioning

FST Technical Services • Louisville, KY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Project Engineer to join our growing team supporting projects in the Louisville, Kentucky area. This role reports to a Team Leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of commissioning services for complex equipment and systems supporting large-scale automotive manufacturing facilities. The position offers the opportunity to work on technically complex projects involving building systems, manufacturing environments, and automation-driven facilities. Candidates with experience in controls systems, automation, or process engineering are strongly encouraged to apply. This position requires approximately 50% travel, supporting projects across the United States and Canada. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to travel as project needs require.

Requirements

• Completed a bachelor’s degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, process or automation engineering or an associate’s degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
• 7+ years employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in the commissioning (Cx) industry
• 5+ years of experience managing the interconnectivity of building equipment including pumps, fans, motors, air ventilation, chillers, boilers, steam distribution, heat absorption, building automation systems, optimization techniques, electrical distribution, fire alarm, variable refrigerant flow, and wastewater systems
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Adaptability to varying indoor and outdoor working conditions
• Physical fitness, capability to lift at least 30 pounds, and ability to climb ladders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid passport required and ability to travel internationally between the United States and Canada
• Flexibility to travel approximately 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing or advanced industrial facilities
• Background in controls systems, building automation, process engineering, or industrial automation
• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
• OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

Responsibilities

• Completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports and meeting notes, functional performance testing, on-site and factory witness testing, writing of reports and meeting notes, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation.
• Executing target billable hours, managing tasks within time budgeted, leading Cx meetings, assisting the construction team with identifying/solving technical issues when they arise, and interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.
• Supporting the Team Leader in coordinating weekly staff scheduling, training and mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, participating in and leading sessions of the company-wide developmental safety and training programs, and supporting revenue targets and quality assurance goals by expanding relationships with existing clients.
• Regular travel to project sites throughout the United States and Canada, including automotive manufacturing and other advanced facility projects.
• Working in both office and field environments and traveling to various job sites as required.

What This Job Offers

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