Sr. MEP Project Engineer

About the role

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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.