Principal / Sr. Principal Facilities Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Facilities Mechanical Engineer, Level 3 or Level 4, to join its team in Magna, Utah. The position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. It follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The engineer will manage capital upgrade projects and coordinate procurement and installation to meet cost and schedule requirements. The position also supports Facilities Engineering through mechanical design for industrial and chemical plant systems and equipment, design review, project planning and coordination, cost estimating, procurement specifications, and field troubleshooting. The role may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; no clearance is required to start.
Requirements
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience, or a PhD and 1 year of professional experience.
- Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience, or a PhD and 4 years of professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Experience in industrial process equipment or facilities design.
- AutoCAD drafting ability.
- Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside, and work in congested areas.
Nice To Haves
- Solid modeling experience; it is a plus but not required.
- Passion for building and manufacturing support hardware.
- Chemical processing experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
- Leadership ability.
- Technical attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects and coordinate procurements and installation to meet program cost and schedule requirements for capital upgrades.
- Provide engineering design support to the Facilities Engineering Department.
- Design mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for chemical plant systems, including boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, hydraulic, heat transfer, conveying, air, and gas systems.
- Prepare design calculations and specifications for plant equipment such as heat exchangers, industrial chillers, cooling towers, boilers, condensers, and pumps.
- Prepare mechanical engineering designs, including layouts, design sketches, and conceptual designs.
- Check design deliverables against industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
- Develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements for successful project completion.
- Coordinate with engineers and craftspeople assigned to projects or tasks, and review work progress and results.
- Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
- Prepare procurement specifications for pumps, heat exchangers, valves, compressors, tanks, cranes, and other plant equipment.
- Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability and functionality.
- Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment and resolve field equipment problems by providing technical assistance to Maintenance Craftsmen.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
