Lead Controls Program Engineer - Fed-Ex

FORTNA; United States; On-site; USD 115,900 - 173,800; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA in the United States seeks a Lead Controls Program Engineer to drive pre-award controls engineering for complex projects, focusing on standardization, modularization, and alignment with FedEx needs. You will ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet standards and act as the primary technical liaison between engineering, sales, and FedEx teams.

During handover, you will prepare risk assessments, identify opportunities, share lessons learned, and develop FedEx specification packages.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering processes.
• Experience in leading technical project teams.

Responsibilities

• Gain an in-depth understanding of FedEx technical standards and project requirements to inform strategic planning.
• Promote engineering strategies, resource plans, and project timelines aligned with project scopes.
• Coordinate and review multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure high technical standards.
• Serve as internal lead technical interface for FedEx, guiding conversations across the organization.
• Assist strategic sourcing of materials and components, optimizing resources and schedules.
• Demonstrate strong communication to drive cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Project scheduling

Resource management

Technical project management

Autonomy

Multi-discipline engineering

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

10+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Lead Controls Program Engineer (LCPE) provides controls engineering expertise during the pre-award phase of complex engineering projects, focusing on standardization, modularization, and alignment with FedEx’s technical and operational needs. They ensure scope, schedules, and budgets meet organizational standards and FedEx’s expectations. Acting as the primary technical liaison, the LCPE facilitates communication between engineering, sales, and FedEx teams to support project execution. During project handover, the LCPE prepares risk assessments, identifies opportunities, and shares Lessons Learned to guide execution. They create FedEx specification packages, conduct periodic audits, and provide recommendations to maintain project success. Additionally, they lead multi-discipline Project Design Reviews and collaborate with the Training team to develop and deliver FedEx specific technical training materials.

Responsibilities

• Gain an in-depth understanding of complex FedEx technical standards and project requirements to inform strategic planning.
• Promote the development of comprehensive engineering strategies, resource plans, and project timelines in alignment with multifaceted project scopes.
• Coordinate and critically review multidisciplinary design efforts to ensure seamless integration and adherence to the highest technical standards.
• Act as the internal lead technical interface for FedEx, establishing trust and guiding strategic conversations across the FORTNA organization.
• Assist the strategic sourcing of materials and components, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling.
• Display superior communication skills, leading by example to drive effective collaboration and cross-disciplinary integration.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering processes.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Broad technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proficient in project scheduling and resource management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and handles complex issues independently.
• Takes the initiative to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of technical project management.

Education and Experience

• Engineering Bachelors degree (or similar engineering program) from an accredited college with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project leadership, with a track record of managing complex projects.

Other Qualifications Desired

• Valid driver’s license and able to rent a car without a co-renter.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and learning agility.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker.
• Resilience and persistence.
• Customer-centric mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, kneel, crouch and balance frequently.
• Ability to climb, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc., using feet, legs and/or hands and arms frequently.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 75lbs occasionally.
• Ability to sit/stand frequently for long and/or intermittent periods of time.
• Time spent between general office environment (with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting) and active construction site visits.
• Time spent on active job sites includes subject to noise, being in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical power and control systems, and high places.
• Personal Protective Equipment required at active job sites.

Base Salary Range

The base salary range for this role is 115,900 to 173,800. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.