Principal Facilities Engineer - Level 3 (Projects)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer at Level 3 to lead complex facilities projects on site. You will coordinate with architectural/engineering teams, review design criteria, and drive execution across multiple initiatives.

The role requires a STEM or Architecture/Construction degree with substantial project management and facilities experience, plus proficiency in CAD and MS Office. On-site work in Melbourne, FL, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Architecture/Construction with 5 years of project or facilities experience, or a higher degree with less experience.
• Experience with design contracts and design reviews.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facilities projects to support sustaining infrastructure and program needs.
• Plan and oversee reconfiguration, maintenance and alterations of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinate with architectural/engineering firms for design criteria and drawings review.
• Prepare scopes of work and procurement documents for design/construction services.
• Review cost estimates including design, equipment, installation, labor and materials.
• Inspect construction progress to ensure conformance with plans and schedules.
• Manage multiple facilities projects simultaneously and forecast status with risk metrics.
• Develop risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Facility design

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Architecture/Construction

Master's degree with 3 years experience

PhD with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems

has an opening for a Principal Facilities Engineer Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

In this role, you will lead the execution and management of facilities projects that support the sustaining infrastructure and program facilitation requirements. This will include:

• Gather, review, and finalize facility requirements data, equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, schedules, and construction feasibility
• Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of buildings, structures, equipment, and other facilities
• Coordinate with Architectural and Engineering firms to develop design criteria and to prepare and review detailed drawings
• Prepare Scopes of Work and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services
• Review cost estimates to include design, equipment, installation, labor and materials, construction, and other related costs
• Inspect the construction and installation progress to ensure conformance with established requirements, plans, specifications, and schedules
• Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously
• Forecast and report on project status, including key metrics for risk, cost, and schedule
• Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Architecture/Construction with 5 years experience of project management, construction management, and/or related facilities experience
  • OR 3 years of stated experience with a Master's Degree
  • OR a PhD with relevant experience
• Experience with design contracts and design reviews
• Ability to review and comprehend construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software
• Experience with facility design and drafting, including space layouts and utilization plans
• Experience with design and construction of classified facilities
• Experience with Building Automation Systems and Controls
• Experience with IT network requirements, design, and construction

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.