Joseph Walsh
Results-driven Project Engineer and technical leader with over 11 years of hands-on experience in complex systems engineering
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Results-driven Project Engineer and technical leader with over 11 years of hands-on experience in complex systems engineering, testing and commissioning, quality control, and cross-functional project execution. Holds a Master of Science in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar technical assets, leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols, interpreting complex schematics, and enforcing quality/compliance standards across high-consequence operational environments.
Adept at acting as a primary technical contact, driving continuous improvement (CI), and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver custom engineered solutions on time and within budget.
Experience
Quality, Testing & Commissioning Manager (Electrical Systems) - Sabre Industries - Bossier City, LA
(2026-02)
Direct technical quality control, operational readiness, and systemic testing protocols for complex industrial systems, ensuring 100% compliance with client and industry standards
- Develop and deploy standardized quality control frameworks and Continuous Improvement (CI) processes that optimize workflow efficiency and transition operations to structured execution
- Review complex schematics, architectural intents, and engineering documentation (P&IDs, drawings, specifications) to validate equipment form, fit, and function prior to commissioning
- Partner with engineering and operations leadership to track project scope, costs, and timelines while evaluating technical methodologies to mitigate operational delays
- Supervise material verification processes, review technical submittals/BOMs, and streamline supply chain releases to maintain project schedules
- Upskill and mentor technical personnel in standard operating procedures, root cause analysis, and rigorous safety protocols across active sites
Electrical & Environmental Systems Specialist / NCOIC (Project Manager Equivalent) - United States Air Force
(2014 - 2026-04)
- Managed mission readiness, complex system maintenance, and environmental/power distribution controls for a multi-billion-dollar fleet (CV-22, C-5, C-17, B-52)
- Served as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), leading 10+ specialized technicians in system integration while managing multi-million-dollar operational budgets
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading, P&ID/schematic literacy, and engineering metrics to oversee power distribution and low-voltage control circuits
- Directed quality verification handoffs, FAT/SAT equivalent testing, and final inspections between depot-level engineering units, federal agencies, and technical teams
- Utilized Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and predictive engineering metrics to identify system vulnerabilities, reducing downtime and optimizing life-cycle productivity
- Authored and enforced stringent environmental and safety risk mitigation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across complex operational environments
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management (Project Management Focus) - Liberty University (2024-05)
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology (Electronics/electrical Focus) - DeVry University (2020-06)
