Lead Facilities Engineer, Projects & Reliability

Northrop Grumman

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 155,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale seeks a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead the execution of facilities projects spanning sustaining infrastructure and new program support. The role emphasizes design, maintenance, and optimization of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across HVAC, lighting, and power distribution.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support facility operations, implement cost-effective improvements, and drive

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM or MS in STEM with 5+ years of facilities experience, or 9+ years without degree.
  • Experience interpreting building and utility drawings and making revisions.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and collaborating across organization levels.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance, operation, repairs, and planning of facilities mechanical infrastructure.
  • Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans to reduce ownership costs while maintaining reliability.
  • Prepare training documents and SOPs for facilities processes and equipment.
  • Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms on design criteria and drawings.
  • Generate cost estimates for projects and equipment replacements.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration
Problem solving
Interpretation of drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM
MS degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD
Revit
CMMS

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale seeks a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead the execution of facilities projects spanning sustaining infrastructure and new program support. The role emphasizes design, maintenance, and optimization of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across HVAC, lighting, and power distribution.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support facility operations, implement cost-effective improvements, and drive

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