Sr. MEP Project Engineer
About The Position
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 submittments 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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree preferred
- advanced certification preferred
- LEED accreditation preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
