Sr. MEP Project Engineer

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

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.