Sr. Principal​/Principal Facilities Engineer - R10219805

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives today and for generations to come. We look for bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, with a drive to do what others think is impossible. Northrop Grumman Weapons Systems is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer 3 or Sr.

Principal Facilities Engineer 4 for our Elkton, Maryland location.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as a hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY;
Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and San Jose, CA.

As Principal Facilities Engineer 3 or Sr. Principal Facilities Engineer 4 you will ensure that all buildings, systems, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while driving innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the campus. You will blend hands-on engineering, strategic project management, and people leadership to:

• Lead capital project delivery from concept through close-out.
• Enable the highest standards in energetic manufacturing through design, selection and installation of facilities and process equipment.
• Champion reliability, energy-performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Be part of a high-performing facilities team in accordance with Northrop Grumman’s Leadership Values.

Planning, Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end planning, detailed design, and supervision of plant-wide machinery, building systems, and supporting facilities.
• Partner with architecture and engineering firms/consultants to develop and validate design criteria, producing comprehensive layout and detail drawings that meet functional, safety, HAZOP/ HOPS, regulatory, and code requirements.
• Review, update, and optimize HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire-life-safety, and building-automation systems; perform load calculations, energy modelling, and lifecycle-cost analyses to maximize performance and extend asset life.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce engineering standards, local codes, HOPs/PSM requirements and conduct peer-reviews of design documents and contractor submittals.
• Design solutions with sustainability and total cost of ownership in mind.

Data Collection & Requirements Analysis

• Compile and analyze specification data for equipment and facilities, aligning it with HAZOP/HOPS requirements, DoD 4145.26, project-completion timelines, and construction feasibility.
• Translate analyzed data into clear technical requirements that drive design, procurement, and execution phases.

Procurement, Contract Management & Vendor Coordination

• Prepare bid packages, scopes of work, and contractual agreements for construction, installation, and facility-service contracts.
• Conduct detailed cost estimating for equipment, installation, labor, materials, site preparation, and ancillary expenses.
• Pre-qualify vendors, issue RFPs, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance against SLAs and contract deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, scope changes, and communications throughout execution; administer change-order processes to keep the project baseline accurate.

Construction & Installation Supervision

• Oversee, inspect, and document construction and equipment installations to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Conduct site inspections, verify compliance with technical and safety requirements, manage punch list items, and provide final acceptance sign-offs.

Engineering Design Support & Equipment Qualification

• Provide engineering expertise for new-equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, and production-area…