Senior Project Engineer - Construction

United States·Louisvillesenior

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Key Responsibilities

Executing target billable hours and managing tasks within established time budgets Taking ownership of assigned projects, tasks,

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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.

Responsibilities

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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 initiative, and manage priorities with limited supervision

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive them to resolution

Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt established processes, procedures, and standards

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Public speaking and presentation skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal team members

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

Requirements

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Direct commissioning experience, particularly within complex commercial, industrial, or advanced manufacturing environments
Experience supporting automotive manufacturing or advanced industrial facilities
Construction management or project management experience
Background in controls systems, building automation, process engineering, or industrial automation
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and project teams
Trade association involvement
EIT, ACP, CEM or similar certification
OSHA 30 or other safe workplace certifications
Familiarity with building information modeling

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, project management, commissioning, or management roles.

FST Technical Services supports the development of team members from a variety of technical backgrounds. Candidates with strong construction, project management, engineering, controls, automation, or commissioning experience can leverage their existing expertise while developing additional skills across the full project lifecycle.

Salary range: $100,000 to $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.