Principal Facilities Engineer 03/04

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently recruiting for a Principal Facilities Engineer to join our team at the Bacchus, Utah location.

Job Description:

• Manage projects and coordinate all procurements and installation to meet the program cost and schedule requirements for capital upgrades.

• Provide engineering design as needed to support the Facilities Engineering Department.  This could include:

  • Design mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for chemical plant systems including boiler feed and condensate, water treatment,  hydraulic, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems.

  • Prepare design calculations and specifications for major plant related equipment including, but not limited to heat exchangers, industrial chillers, cooling towers, boilers, condensers, and pumps.

  • Prepare mechanical engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design.

  • Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.

  • Develop schedules, work assignments and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.

  • Coordinate with other engineers and craftsman assigned to the project or a task, and reviews work progress and results

  • Providing detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation

  • Preparing specifications for the procurement of pumps, heat exchangers, valves, compressors, tanks, cranes, and other miscellaneous of plant equipment.

  • Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability and functionality.

  • Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment.  Resolve equipment problems in the field through technical assistance with Maintenance Craftsmen.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years experience

  • Position may be filled at a higher level requiring 9 years of related experience

• Industrial facility mechanical design experience

• Industrial process equipment/facilities design:

  • Chemical processing preferred

  • AutoCAD drafting ability

  • Solid modeling experience a plus; not a requirement

  • Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside and work in congested areas.

Technical Skills:

• Strong candidates for this position will possess:

• Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources.

• Leadership ability.

• Technical attention to detail.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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