Principal Engineer Facilities

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Principal Facilities Engineer to lead the execution and management of facilities projects, designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical and mechanical systems within our infrastructure.

You’ll oversee HVAC, plumbing, lighting, power distribution, and safety compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role requires interpreting drawings, developing preventive maintenance plans, preparing SOWs and cost estimates, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in STEM with several years of facilities experience.
• Experience interpreting building and utility drawings and revisions as required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit).
• Experience with CMMS and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, operation, repairs and planning of facilities mechanical infrastructure.
• Develop preventive/predictive maintenance plans to reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Prepare SOWs, cost estimates, and coordinate design/construction with vendors.
• Collaborate with architecture/engineering firms and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpreting drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

MS degree in STEM

9+ years facilities experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CMMS (Maintenance Connection)

BIM Software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.In this role you will lead the execution and management of facilities projects that support both sustaining infrastructure and new project facilitation requirements.This position supports and is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical and mechanical systems within our facilities infrastructure. Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulations. This role involves overseeing the installation, maintenance and repair of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, lighting, medium to low voltage power distribution, and other critical infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support facility operations.Responsibilities include:Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, repairs, and planning of the facilities mechanical infrastructure to ensure maximum safety and building uptimeIdentify and implement preventative and predictive maintenance plans of the facilities infrastructure, equipment and buildings to achieve lowest cost of ownership while maintaining reliabilityDevelop strategic replacement plans for outdated equipment to address excessive maintenance, energy efficiency and establish consistency of equipment utilized across the sitePerform problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysisPrepare training documents and operational SOPs pertaining to facility and processes and equipmentPartner with Facility Maintenance groups to develop process improvements to gain efficiencies in terms of equipment uptime and reliabilityDevelop, gather, and analyze data and develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for facilities system improvementConduct engineering assessments, develop plans, and provide guidance on the selection and implementation of equipment and systems for facility and utility improvementsInteract and manage facility projects to ensure proper operations and maintenance of mechanical, fire life safety, exhaust, and applicable controls systemsEvaluate existing and new technologies to reduce operating costs and improve reliabilityPrepare Scopes of Work (SOWs) and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction servicesGenerate cost estimates for projects, equipment replacement, and/or other systems improvementsCoordinate with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawingsCheck design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standardsReview designs and challenge assumptionsIdentify and conceptually scope compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projectsProvide Dynamic Collaboration - Engage as a technical expert with a diverse set of teams from manufacturing to construction to operations to executive level stakeholdersBasic qualifications for the Principal Facilities Engineer:Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 or more years of related facilities experience or 3 or more years with MS Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or 9 or more years of facilities, electrician or maintenance experience in lieu of degreeExperience with Interpreting building and utility drawings and making the revisions as requiredExperience with AutoCADExperience collaborating effectively with all levels of the organization, demonstrating strong problem‑solving abilities and interpersonal skills.Experience updating As-Built drawings by performing site visits and field measurements as needed. U.S. CitizenshipPhysical Qualifications for the Principal Facilities Engineer:May require walking long distances, climbing stairs, visiting non-air-conditioned spaces, and/or standing for long periods of timeAbility to advocate a safe, secure and ethical working environment that maintains compliance with federal, state and local government regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO, DOT, permits, etc.) in addition to company policiesPreferred Qualifications for the Principal Facilities Engineer:7 years of experience in facility engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.Experience with management of design contracts and/or design reviewsExperience in developing project statements of work and coordinating with multiple stakeholdersDemonstrated knowledge of California Code and Regulatory requirementsExperience using a CMMS, i.e., Maintenance ConnectionExperience using BIM Software - RevitExperience in Project Management & general Construction processesExperience supporting a large Manufacturing FacilityExperience developing and updating Preventive and Predictive maintenance initiatives#MPRPrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.