Principal Engineer Facilities - Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Company Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Principal Facilities Engineer (Level 3) to lead complex onsite projects. This role emphasizes project management, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation to deliver facilities solutions that meet program needs.

The successful candidate will manage 15+ concurrent projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with safety, building codes, and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science; 5+ years PM/construction experience (or Master’s with 3+ years).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop statements of work (SOWs), budgets, ROM estimates, and schedule forecasts.
• Review submittals, MOPs, RFIs, COs, and other construction-related documentation.
• Determine facility and equipment specifications in alignment with program and site needs.
• Review and estimate all phases of facility design and construction.
• Design and oversee implementation of facility expansions, layouts, building systems, and quality controls.
• Prepare and manage the bid process for design and construction services.
• Collaborate daily with vendors, maintenance teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing construction and installation activities.
• Inspect construction progress for conformance with drawings and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes, health and safety standards, and security requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation.
• Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership on project status, risks, and recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Problem solving

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Master’s degree in engineering/related field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Space Sector is seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented individual to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, as a Principal Facilities Engineer (Level 3).

This position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommute or hybrid work.

This role is distinguished from a standard facilities engineering position by its emphasis on simultaneous project management and forecasting, extensive coordination with programs and stakeholders, risk mitigation, implementation of company and site standards, management of schedule milestones, and use of historical data to drive successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through commissioning and closeout
• Gather and evaluate requirements, technical data, blueprints, and reports
• Develop statements of work (SOWs), budget forecasts, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and schedule forecasts
• Review submittals, methods of procedure (MOPs), requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and other construction-related documentation
• Determine facility and equipment specifications in alignment with program and site needs
• Review and estimate all phases of facility design and construction
• Design and oversee implementation of facility expansions, layouts, building systems, and quality controls
• Prepare and manage the bid process for design and construction services
• Collaborate daily with vendors, maintenance teams, and cross-functional partners
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing construction and installation activities
• Inspect, or direct the inspection of, construction progress to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, building codes, health and safety standards, and security requirements
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation
• Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership on project status, risks, and recommendations

Desired Attributes

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as a valued member of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Communicate clearly and proactively with leadership and building occupants regarding updates, risks, delays, and emerging issues
• Propose well-considered solutions and alternatives before seeking guidance
• Be willing to elevate and ask for help when needed
• Provide constructive feedback on current processes and help drive more efficient approaches
• Be onsite evenings or weekends as required for critical project activities (crane lift, power outages, etc.) and available to respond to Teams messages or calls during evenings and weekends for high-visibility construction projects
• Effectively manage 15 or more concurrent projects of varying complexity and cost
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills and collaborate effectively with multiple groups across campus, including coordinating overlapping projects led by other Facilities Engineers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with 5 years of project management and/or construction experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of project management and/or construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret and SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Facilities engineering experience in a complex, multi-building environment
• Certifications: CCM, PMP, OSHA 10-Hour, etc.
• Current active Top Secret or SCI (SSBI) clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The 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.