ASC Facilities Engineer

Leidos

3d•$73,450 - $132,775•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team, managing and maintaining facilities infrastructure at US Antarctic Program (USAP) Locations. This role provides facility engineering and life safety systems support to remote field science operations in Antarctica. Responsibilities include inventorying buildings and installed systems, establishing maintenance and replacement cycles, performing facility condition assessments, and developing/proposing facility upgrade and replacement projects. The successful candidate is expected to deploy annually to Antarctica for 2 to 4 months to work at remote field locations. This position involves both office and field work. While deployed, the standard work schedule is 54 hours per week. Candidates must complete NSF-required physical and dental examinations for deployment. US Citizenship is required due to contract requirements, and a Public Trust security clearance must be obtained prior to start. A current US Passport and valid US Driver’s License are also required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in mechanical or electrical engineering and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering principles and practices.
Experience developing and implementing asset reliability and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies that maximize preventive and predictive maintenance using an enterprise Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Experience planning, developing, and executing facility asset rebuild, renovation, and replacement projects.
Field construction experience, including construction oversight, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), change management, redlining drawings, punch list management, and project closeout activities.
Experience supporting procurement activities, including material planning, purchasing coordination, and material tracking.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, labor, materials, preventive maintenance, and asset maintenance records.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, construction documents, specifications, schematics, and technical diagrams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and technical analyses, present complex engineering recommendations, and effectively communicate with leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential, sensitive, or controversial matters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, communication, innovation, trust, accountability, and employee engagement.
Ability to proactively identify and communicate unsafe conditions or hazards while complying with all applicable safety, environmental, health, and waste management policies and procedures.
Willingness to respond to operational emergencies or critical facility issues outside of normal business hours, as required.
US Citizenship is required.
Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date.
Current United States Passport, and valid Driver’s License issued in the United States is required.
Successful completion of the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning and executing projects in remote and logistically challenging locations
Experience in Antarctica or similar extreme cold environments
Experience with resource loaded scheduling
Experience with fire safety systems including fire alarm systems and suppression

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance on the design, installation, maintenance, and modification of Field Facilities and equipment
Provide professional engineering advice to facility operations and maintenance, including design, planning, specifications, and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment, HVAC systems design and operation, as well as structural and architectural considerations in field locations
Provide guidance and recommendations to Facilities leadership regarding engineering and facilities issues
Work in close collaboration with ASC Area Management and staff, Station Facilities Engineers, Design Engineers, Drafting, Document Control, and Project Managers
Coordinate and collaborate with station personnel to ensure the safe, continuous operation of facility infrastructure and evaluate system applicability, integration, reliability, and maintainability.
Procure and track maintenance materials, safety supplies, and spare components
Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes and standards
Maintain the inventory of buildings and installed systems, and establish maintenance and replacement cycles
Perform facility condition assessments
Develop and propose facility upgrade and replacement projects.
Serve as an engineering advisor and analyst to the Facilities leadership team, the Station Area Manager, by providing engineering advice, analysis, and assistance on a range of subjects including physical security, building safety, fire protection, property accountability, preventive maintenance planning, and emergency response planning
Perform other duties as assigned