Senior Project Engineer - Construction

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our growing team supporting projects in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

A Senior Project Engineer reports to a Team Leader and is responsible for the delivery and execution of commissioning and project 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, construction, and automation-driven facilities. Candidates with experience in commissioning, construction, project management, controls systems, automation, or process engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well with a high degree of autonomy
, takes ownership of assignments, and is comfortable identifying what needs to be done and driving work forward with limited day-to-day direction. Successful candidates will also be expected to learn, adopt, and consistently apply FST Technical Services' processes, standards, and best practices
.

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.

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.

Depending on the candidate's background, responsibilities may also include supporting or leading construction, project management, commissioning, or technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Additional activities include:

• Executing target billable hours and managing tasks within established time budgets

• Taking ownership of assigned projects, tasks, and deliverables with a high degree of autonomy

• Leading commissioning and project meetings and coordinating with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams

• Assisting the construction team with identifying and solving technical issues as they arise

• Interpreting contract documents to identify scope gaps, maximize opportunities to provide value for clients, and reduce project risk

• Applying and continuously developing knowledge of FST Technical Services' processes, standards, documentation requirements, and best practices

• Proactively communicating project status, risks, issues, and opportunities to Team Leaders and project stakeholders

• Identifying opportunities to improve project execution, efficiency, quality, and client outcomes

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.

• Bachelor's degree in HVACR, mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, process or automation engineering,
  or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience

• 7+ years of relevant experience in commissioning, construction, project management, maintenance, engineering controls, automation, or related technical fields; or 3+ years of experience in the commissioning industry

• Candidates without direct commissioning experience but with strong construction or project management experience are encouraged to apply

• Experience managing or coordinating 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 processes, contracts, and ancillary industry documents

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take…