Commissioning Project Engineer

FST Technical Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning division seeks a Project Engineer to deliver professional services for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will perform field validation, testing, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation across education and healthcare projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in related roles, strong problem solving and client-facing abilities, and willingness to travel within the region. Salary range reflects senior responsibilities in the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors in HVACR/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance, construction or engineering controls; 1+ year in Cx preferred.
• 3+ years coordinating building equipment interconnections (pumps, fans, boilers, BAS, fire alarm).
• Knowledge of drawings, specs, bid process and related docs.
• Adept at independent and team problem solving; strong verbal/written skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and execute professional services for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Manage time/expenses, document field observations, and witness tests.
• Lead cx meetings, mentor team members, and support schedule coordination.
• Assist construction teams in technical issue resolution; maintain client relations.
• Support safety programs and participation in training initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in HVACR/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or related

Associate's in engineering tech or related trade

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FST Technical Services’ Commissioning (Cx) division is one of the leading Cx firms in the country. We partner with clients to provide quality assurance throughout the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of building projects across the education sector, including schools and higher education facilities, as well as healthcare environments.

Our team ensures that equipment and systems within mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated building systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested to meet the client’s requirements and the original design intent.

About the job:

• A commissioning project engineer reports to a team leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our professional services tasks for equipment in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated systems
• Primary activities include completing office assignments, time and expense management, in-field installation validation, field observation reports, functional performance testing, meeting attendance and documentation, on-site and factory witness testing, submittal reviews, and design documentation evaluation
• Additional activities include 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 maintaining positive relations with existing clients on assigned projects
• Administrative activities include supporting the team leader in coordinating with other project engineers and senior project engineers regarding weekly staff scheduling, training/mentoring team members on proper documentation, field procedures, and equipment usage, and participating in the company-wide safety and training programs
• Candidate must be able to travel to and from various job sites within the assigned region

Requirements:

• Completed a Bachelors Degree in HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, construction management, or an associate's degree in engineering technology or related trade school, construction, maintenance, or engineering controls experience
• 5+ years of employment in a staff or intern position related to maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 1+ years in the Cx industry
• 3+ 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, and fire alarm systems
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, bid process, and ancillary industry documents
• Aptitude to solve problems independently and in a team environment
• Affective 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade association involvement
• EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification from experience
• OSHA 10 or other safe workplace certifications
• Familiarity with building information modeling

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000

FST Technical does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.