Principal Engineer Facilities

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

97d•$98,900 - $148,300•Onsite

About The Position

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. In this role you will lead the execution and management of facilities projects that support both sustaining infrastructure and new project facilitation requirements. This position supports and is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical and mechanical systems within our facilities infrastructure. Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulations. This role involves overseeing the installation, maintenance and repair of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, lighting, medium to low voltage power distribution, and other critical infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support facility operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5+ years of related facilities experience or 3+ years with MS Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Experience supporting a large Manufacturing Facility
Demonstrated ability to Interpret building and utility drawings and make the revisions as required
Experience developing and updating Preventive and Predictive maintenance initiatives
Experience in Project Management & general Construction processes
Proficient with AutoCAD & Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
Must be a US citizen
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Good analytical ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external representatives
Strong oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
Ability to update As-Built drawings by performing site visits and field measurements as needed.
May require walking long distances, climbing stairs, visiting non-air-conditioned spaces, and/or standing for long periods of time
Ability to advocate a safe, secure and ethical working environment that maintains compliance with federal, state and local government regulations (OSHA, EPA, ISO, DOT, permits, etc.) in addition to company policies

Nice To Haves

7 years of experience in facility engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with management of design contracts and/or design reviews
Experience in developing project statements of work and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated knowledge of California Code and Regulatory requirements
Experience using a CMMS, i.e., Maintenance Connection
Experience using BIM Software - Revit

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, repairs, and planning of the facilities mechanical infrastructure to ensure maximum safety and building uptime
Identify and implement preventative and predictive maintenance plans of the facilities infrastructure, equipment and buildings to achieve lowest cost of ownership while maintaining reliability
Develop strategic replacement plans for outdated equipment to address excessive maintenance, energy efficiency and establish consistency of equipment utilized across the site
Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Prepare training documents and operational SOPs pertaining to facility and processes and equipment
Partner with Facility Maintenance groups to develop process improvements to gain efficiencies in terms of equipment uptime and reliability
Develop, gather, and analyze data and develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for facilities system improvement
Conduct engineering assessments, develop plans, and provide guidance on the selection and implementation of equipment and systems for facility and utility improvements
Interact and manage facility projects to ensure proper operations and maintenance of mechanical, fire life safety, exhaust, and applicable controls systems
Evaluate existing and new technologies to reduce operating costs and improve reliability
Prepare Scopes of Work (SOWs) and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services
Generate cost estimates for projects, equipment replacement, and/or other systems improvements
Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings
Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards
Review designs and challenge assumptions
Identify and conceptually scope compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projects
Provide Dynamic Collaboration - Engage as a technical expert with a diverse set of teams from manufacturing to construction to operations to executive level stakeholders