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About this Sr. MEP Project Engineer role at Vanguard

Vanguard · Onsite · Malvern, PA

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.

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.

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About Vanguard

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