Sr. MEP Project Engineer

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA is seeking a Strategic Project Engineering Leader to act as the senior SME for complex capital projects and infrastructure initiatives, developing OPRs, standards, and BOD reviews.

You will lead project gate reviews, risk assessments, and lifecycle integration, mentor engineers and facilities teams, and oversee commissioning programs with IFM teams. The role requires 5+ years in engineering and a degree in engineering, with LEED preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in engineering, facilities, commissioning, or project management.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering; 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.
• Commissioning certification required or able to obtain within first year; LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior technical 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 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 and mentoring to project engineers, facilities teams, and stakeholders.
• Leads commissioning and retro-commissioning programs 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.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder influence

BAS/CMMS knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

BAS

CMMS (Planon)

Data analytics tools

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.
• 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.

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.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission - we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

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.