Architectural Facilities Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman • Clearfield, UT

1d • $89,400 - $167,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman seeks an architect with industrial and/or manufacturing experience to develop site and architectural drawings for facility projects supporting sustaining infrastructure and new program facility requirements at its Clearfield, Utah location. Depending on qualifications, the role will be titled Principal Facilities Engineer Level 3 or Senior Principal Facilities Engineer Level 4.

The position plans, designs, and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. It involves gathering and reviewing facility and equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, completion dates, and construction feasibility; producing architectural designs and coordinating with architecture and engineering firms; preparing bid sheets and construction or acquisition contracts; estimating design costs; and inspecting construction and installation work for conformance with drawings, specifications, codes, and schedules.

The engineer supports projects through all phases, coordinating with project managers, other engineering disciplines, internal customers, suppliers, consultants, and contractors. The work includes architectural and facility planning, design documentation, building-systems coordination, Revit/BIM model coordination, equipment and space planning, code and permit considerations, and technical reviews. The role may represent the organization as the prime technical contact for drawing reviews and interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters.

Requirements

• For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Architecture and 5 years of facility engineering experience, or 3 years of experience with an MS degree in architecture.
• For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Architecture and 8 years of facility engineering experience, or 6 years of experience with an MS degree in architecture, or 4 years of experience with a PhD in architecture.
• Architecture background specifically in industrial environments.
• Strong Revit proficiency.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain required program accesses.

Nice To Haves

• Current architectural license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Process equipment knowledge, including application, implementation, and interaction with other process equipment.
• Understanding of and experience with ICD705.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Revit and AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing facility.
• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
• Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with additional design and BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out architectural design and detailing, including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building and wall sections, and special details.
• Produce schematic, design development, and construction documents; collaborate with project managers and team members on decisions and critical issues.
• Select building materials, finishes, and systems based on technical properties and sanitary requirements.
• Prepare presentation materials, including renderings and drawings, and create diagrams and presentations to support design decisions and management reviews.
• Assist with coordination of design drawings, construction documentation, and specifications.
• Help maintain and improve architectural standards, details, and production tools.
• Develop code analysis sheets and identify regulatory agency requirements.
• Coordinate building systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire safety systems, and resolve conflicts.
• Investigate and select building systems and materials; research architectural best practices.
• Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors and communicate technical approaches and findings clearly.
• Coordinate federated Revit/BIM models incorporating architectural, mechanical, structural, and electrical discipline models.
• Assist and teach coworkers in Revit methods and best practices.
• Assist the space planning department with updates to Archibus space management software and consult on equipment placement options.
• Work with production customers to understand needs and document requirements.
• Provide technical support to project managers throughout all project phases and coordinate with engineering disciplines to capture equipment requirements.
• Check design deliverables against industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, management, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure projects are cost effective, within budget, aligned with design criteria and schedules, and released and approved with customers.
• Inspect or direct inspection of construction and installation progress for conformance with drawings, specifications, building codes, and schedules.
• Review and estimate design costs, including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and related costs.
• Consult on new facility layouts, alterations to existing structures, or new construction, including building codes and permits.
• Maintain existing-condition architectural Revit models so they provide sound starting data for projects and meet evolving business needs.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and creativity, and apply extensive technical expertise across related disciplines.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on drawing reviews and coordinate with senior external personnel on significant technical matters.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior