Senior Project Engineer with Travel

FST Technical Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services in Louisville, KY seeks a Commissioning Senior Project Engineer responsible for delivering and executing commissioning for complex equipment and systems in large-scale automotive manufacturing facilities.

The role involves work on building systems, manufacturing environments, and automation-driven facilities, with 50% travel across the United States and Canada. Strong experience in controls, automation, or process engineering is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in maintenance, construction, or engineering controls or 3+ years in commissioning (Cx) industry.
• 5+ years interconnecting building equipment (pumps, fans, motors, BAS, electrical distribution, etc.).
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specs, bid documents.
• Strong problem solving, independent work, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete office work, time/expense management, and field observation reports.
• Perform in-field testing, witness testing, and write reports and meeting notes.
• Lead Cx meetings and assist construction team with technical issues.
• Review submittals and evaluate design documentation.
• Support scheduling, training, and mentoring; contribute to revenue targets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, process or automation engineering or an associate’s degree in engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Commissioning Senior Project Engineer reports to a Team Leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of our commissioning services for complex equipment and systems supporting large-scale automotive manufacturing facilities.

This role 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.

Responsibilities:

Primary activities include 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.

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 interpreting contract documents to predict scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce risk.

Administrative activities include 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.

This role will involve regular travel to project sites throughout the United States and Canada, including automotive manufacturing and other advanced facility projects. Candidates must be comfortable working in both office and field environments and traveling to various job sites as required.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Growth & Development:

This role offers strong career growth opportunities within FST Technical Services. As the company continues to expand in the automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors, high-performing team members will have opportunities to take on increasing leadership responsibilities and advance into senior technical or management roles.

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.