Senior Project Engineer

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Job Description:

This position manages construction and automation projects of varying complexities and risk (i.e., conveyance/robotic installations and facility modifications). He/She will be involved in initial design, execution and testing (where necessary) while ensuring adherence to contract documentation, scheduled timelines, and cost control parameters. This position may develop project documentation (e.g., Request for Appropriation project scope of work, estimates, etc.).

Additional Information:

• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself - Required (not remote)

• Location: KYUVW, 2425 Universal Way, Louisville, KY 40219

• Job Level: Supervisor

• Internal Salary Grade: 20G

• Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Internal applicants must apply by end of day Monday, 1/12/26

Responsibilities:

• Completes the bid package process (e.g., bid creation, bid evaluation, background check, bid award, etc.) to select the most competitive bid and competent vendor for contracts (e.g., construction, design, conveyor, automation, etc.).

• Requests and evaluates bids and proposals according to competitive bid, background check, and competence of identified vendors to recommend the awarding of contracts.

• Develops project schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines.

• Works with technology teams to help identify areas for process improvement and design solutions to achieve optimal efficiency.

• Works with automation contractors/integrators to implement solutions varying in complexity.

• Evaluates budget performance, analyzes sources of surplus, and negotiates with vendors to prevent future changes to project scope.

• Maintains cost log and project management checklist, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to facilitate and document project completion.

• Conducts project inspections of materials and installations to ensure performance meets UPS standards, repairs are completed within scheduled deadlines, and quality materials are utilized.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field – Preferred

• Experience in automation solutions involving WMS and WCS/WES integration – Preferred

• Logistics or supply chain knowledge – Preferred

• 5 to 10 years of experience in automation – Preferred

• Project Management experience - Preferred

• Experience with designing solutions for process improvement – Preferred

• Flexible travel schedule (including weekends) - Required

Employee Type:

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.