Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in engineering, facilities, or project management, with a focus on leading complex projects.
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of building systems, controls, and commissioning processes.
  • Proficiency with BAS, CMMS (like Planon), and data analytics tools.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage technical risk.
  • Commissioning certification required or attainable in the first year; advanced certification preferred.
  • LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead as the senior engineering subject matter expert for complex capital projects.
  • Develop and enforce Engineering Owner's Project Requirements and engineering standards.
  • Review and approve Basis of Design documents and major project deliverables.
  • Guide engineering participation in project assessments and decision-making processes.
  • Ensure project lifecycle integration of owner requirements and lead operational readiness activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project engineers and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee commissioning programs alongside Facilities Operations and resolve technical issues.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and certifications.
  • Engagement in sustainability and energy management initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Innovative projects and initiatives within a challenging engineering environment.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Strategic Project Engineering Leadership – 50%
  • Serves as the senior engineering SME for complex capital projects and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Develops and governs Engineering Owner's Project Requirements (OPR), engineering standards, and technical best practices.
  • Reviews and approves Basis of Design (BOD) documents, major project deliverables, and technical submittals to ensure alignment with operational, reliability, and business requirements.
  • Leads engineering participation in project gate reviews, risk assessments, and critical decision-making processes.
  • Ensures owner requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle and leads project turnover planning and operational readiness activities.
  • Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project engineers, facilities teams, and project stakeholders.

Commissioning Program Leadership – 25%
  • Leads and governs commissioning and retro-commissioning programs in partnership with Facilities Operations and IFM teams.
  • Develops commissioning standards, Owner's requirements, and performance expectations for major projects.
  • Oversees third-party commissioning providers and resolves complex technical issues impacting project delivery and system performance.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve building reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance through continuous commissioning initiatives.

Facility Operations Support – 15%
  • Serves as a senior technical resource for Facilities Operations and asset management teams.
  • Analyzes data from BAS, CMMS, and other building systems to identify operational risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Supports lifecycle planning, asset performance optimization, and capital investment decisions.
  • Provides technical oversight for contractors, consultants, and service providers.

Sustainability & Energy Management – 10%
  • Leads engineering support for LEED-certified projects and sustainability initiatives.
  • Identifies and evaluates energy-saving opportunities and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Supports sustainability certifications, reporting efforts, and long-term environmental objectives.
  • Advises stakeholders on industry best practices and emerging technologies.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of five years of related engineering, facilities, commissioning, or project management experience, including experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems, controls, commissioning processes, and facility operations.
  • Experience with BAS, CMMS (Planon or similar), and data analytics tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage technical risk, and drive project outcomes.
  • Commissioning certification required or ability to obtain within the first year; advanced certification preferred.
  • LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Experience managing consultants, contractors, and third-party service providers.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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