Northrop Grumman Australia · 10 hours ago
Facilities Engineer 4
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company offering revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Senior Principal Facilities Engineer to lead projects from concept to completion, oversee building systems design and installation, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Project planning, budgeting, contract management, overseeing project execution and reporting on a daily/weekly basis
Strong technical knowledge of building systems and project management skills including being proficient reviewing drawings and interpreting facility specifications
Collaborate/Coordinate with various stakeholders, from department engineers, managers, and contractors to regulatory bodies
Routine involvement and influence with developing site maintenance processes/procedures and planning
Project Management: Lead projects from concept to completion, including design, scope definition, budget, schedule management, shipping and contractor oversight
Design & Engineering: Oversee the design and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other building infrastructure to ensure it meets the design and system requirements
Maintenance & Operations: Influence/develop preventative maintenance programs and repair activities to ensure building systems are operational, safe and secure
Compliance: partner with EHS on all facilities and projects to adhere to local, state, and federal health, safety, fire and environmental regulations
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a central point of contact, collaborating/coordinating with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and vendors
Budgeting & Cost Control: Assist in budget planning, monitor project costs, and manage contract budget to ensure projects stay within projected cost
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, Security systems and utility systems, including Chillers, cooling towers, HVAC and building automation systems
Experience in managing multiple facilities-related projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contract administration and multi-contractor management
Microsoft Site, project timeline and scheduling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex facility issues and design challenges
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders providing precise direction
Preferred
Proficiency in using engineering and project management software tools such as AutoCAD and project scheduling software like Microsoft Project
Experience supporting Site Surveys, Facility Design Reviews and providing comments in a government/contractor mixed environment
Experience interpreting/decomposing system requirements to ensure the facility is constructed to support installation of the system per the approved design
Expertise in building automation systems (BAS) and energy management systems, with experience in optimizing these systems for operational effectiveness
Experience with facility construction processes and the ability to perform in process inspections, communicate deficiencies to the government/contractor and determine construction progress
Familiarity with shipping equipment to sites based on the Packaging, Handling Shipping and Transportation document including off loading at site
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
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