Engineering Capital and Infrastructure Project Engineer

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Project Engineer for Engineering Capital & Infrastructure. The role is 100% onsite, leading capital and expense infrastructure projects, with cross‑functional coordination and budget management.

Requirements include a STEM degree, 8+ years of project management experience, and an active U.S. Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen and willing to travel domestically 25–50%.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Minimum 8years of relevant experience.
• Project management experience and ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience with owner’s project requirements / current facility requirements (OPR/CFR).
• Experience reviewing architectural, MEP design drawings.
• Experience with field reviews, infrastructure verification, and change management.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD).
• Active, transferable U.S. Secret clearance required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital and expense infrastructure projects, managing budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and ensure compliance with RTX policies.
• Interface with labs, business units, and external stakeholders.
• Assess existing labs and infrastructure and develop integrated solutions.
• Execute change management, risk mitigation, and problem solving.
• Perform field reviews and verifications of infrastructure and facility design.
• Travel to domestic sites 25–50% and maintain onsite presence.

Skills

Project management

Education

Degree in STEM

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Sciences

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

Project Engineer – Engineering Capital & Infrastructure, RTX. Based 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ. Responsible for leading capital and expense infrastructure projects, managing budgets, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and ensuring compliance with RTX policies and security clearance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Capital Appropriation Requests as subject‑matter expert.
• Develop project requirements and design concepts in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Review estimates, ensure alignment to requirements, verify compliance with RTX standards.
• Oversee projects to completion, manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as key interface for Engineering across laboratories, business units, and external stakeholders.
• Assess existing labs and infrastructure, anticipate future business needs, and develop integrated solutions.
• Execute change management, creative problem solving, and risk mitigation.
• Perform field reviews, verifications of infrastructure and ensure proper facility design.
• Travel to domestic sites 25‑50% of the time and maintain permanent onsite presence.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Minimum 8years of relevant experience.
• Project management experience and ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience with owner’s project requirements / current facility requirements (OPR/CFR).
• Experience reviewing architectural, MEP design drawings.
• Experience with field reviews, infrastructure verification, and change management.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD).
• Active, transferable U.S. Secret clearance required before start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Architectural Sciences.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines and their translation to program roles.
• Experience managing capital or facilities expense projects.
• Understanding of DoD classified environments and security guidelines.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Proposal development and project estimation experience.
• Building construction background.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $107,500–$204,500.
• Relocation eligible.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual incentive programs (subject to agreement).

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans as required by law.

Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship required and an active, transferable DoD Secret clearance needed before start date.

Location & Work Type

Location: Tucson, AZ (100% onsite). Travel to domestic sites required.