Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

• Serve as the enterprise engineering authority and escalation point, providing guidance and technical oversight to site engineering teams across multiple regions
• Own the planning, execution, and delivery of global capital and infrastructure projects, from concept through closeout
• Establish standards and ensure consistency for preventive and corrective maintenance programs for critical systems, including HVAC, boilers/chillers, air handlers, generators, UPS systems, and electrical switchgear
• Act as the owner’s representative for engineering initiatives, overseeing vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure scope, quality, schedule, and budget adherence
• Partner with Facilities leaders to develop and manage global engineering budgets, including capital and operational expenditures
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across all facilities
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate service agreements and monitor performance against SLAs
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Project Management teams to support integrated infrastructure, systems, and space planning initiatives
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including OEM manuals, SOPs, drawings, and maintenance records
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering practices, energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience

• Associate or Technical degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive facilities engineering experience, including significant ownership of multi-site or enterprise-level engineering programs
• Deep technical expertise across MEPF systems, including electrical systems, HVAC, and building control/monitoring systems
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale capital projects and infrastructure upgrades from an owner’s-rep or enterprise perspective
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including capital vs. expense accounting and asset lifecycle planning
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication
• Experience operating in regional or global engineering roles, supporting facilities across multiple geographies

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent (preferred)
• PMP or similar project management certification (a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management capabilities
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or similar tools
• Culturally aware, with experience working across diverse, international teams

• This role can be based anywhere in the United States with the ability to travel up to 50% of the time (primarily domestic, with some international travel).
• Preferred locations include Denver, Boston, Milwaukee, and Overland Park/Kansas City.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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