Facilities Project Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-12-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Research Center team:

For more than 90 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations. Our team includes some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and engineers working to anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything, and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our unique talent, experience and resources allow us to deliver rapid responses to critical, time-sensitive challenges and develop breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) works with the business units of RTX Corporation (RTX) to develop new technologies and processes required to produce the most innovative products in the world. Tough challenges require the best minds to work together to generate ideas, test theories, challenge assumptions and ultimately deliver solutions. RTRC has more than 300 employees with over 96% of the technical staff holding advanced degrees. RTRC is at the forefront of advanced technology in fields including thermal and fluid sciences, structural mechanics, advanced materials, and embedded systems, which has enabled RTX to improve its products and impact entire markets. 

What You Will Do: 

We are seeking a self-directed and highly organized Project Manager to work on our facilities team. You will be engaged in projects involving both the physical facility and research projects on our 500,000 ft2 campus in East Hartford, CT.  You will be responsible for interpreting customer desires and technical requirements, sourcing viable and cost-effective solutions, providing detailed drawings and specifications for all trades, sourcing materials and labor to accomplish required tasks, contractor management, scheduling, and day-to-day problem solving and troubleshooting.  You will be representing the facilities engineering team to the customer, and reporting to the principal investigator (PI), executives, and other stakeholders frequently on project progress, risk, schedule, and budget. 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• University degree in Related field such as mechanical engineering, operations, project management and minimum 8 years experience or and advanced degree and minimum 5 years experience. 

• Demonstrated ability in Project Management  through experience managing multiple projects simultaneously or a singular large project while being highly adaptable to changing priorities 

• Knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to subject of work (i.e. IPC, IBC, IMC, NFPA, B31.1, B31.3, OSHA, etc.) and the ability to read and interpret construction blueprints/drawings 

• Knowledge of trades means and methods (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, automation, structural) with AutoCAD and Revit proficiency with the ability to lead, or add key knowledge and insight into Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Program Risk Assessments, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, EH&S Risk Assessments 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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