Facilities Planner/Drafter (On Site)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Wayne
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us--" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Most of the industry-leading innovation that our employees help to cultivate starts with a facilities capital project. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a skilled Project Planner/Drafter to join our team and who is enthusiastic about maintaining the built environment and its core building systems. The selected individual will be reporting into the Manager of Facilities Engineering where they be working alongside skilled Engineers/Project Managers and Tradespersons (HVAC techs, Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, General Maintenance Mechanics) tasked with the maintenance and repair of building systems spanning across various space types (Engineering and environmental labs, manufacturing floors, office space, electrical and mechanical rooms, etc.). The individual will be integrated with a growing team of Facilities Management professionals tasked with maintaining mission critical facilities across the United States. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for managing multiple design projects from concept to execution, which supports critical building operations and manufacturing processes throughout our sites in Wayne and Totowa, NJ. You will also be collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure all information on the drawing sets are accurate for these projects. The project types are new construction, renovations, specialty equipment installation, and facility infrastructure improvements. Come and join our team of experienced industry professionals and start to build your career with BAE Systems.What do we do? Get ready to elevate your game. Facilities Management is an exciting, fast-paced profession that embodies a vast array of skillsets held by professionals with backgrounds in varies industries and career fields. Challenging, yet highly rewarding, our thumbprint can be found on all aspects of the organization we support by bringing together people, place, process, and technology. Who are we? We are a team of approximately 340 highly motivated professionals dedicated to supporting BAE Systems' mission; "We Protect those Who Protect Us." Spanning nearly 7.5M square feet of real estate throughout the United States, the Electronic Systems sector is highly critical in developing and delivering a wide range of advanced technologies for the commercial and military electronics market. We don't just keep the lights on. Everything we do matters and contributes to the success of our customers. The Facilities Management team is a heavily relied upon Business Area supporting approximately 15,000+ employees and is responsible for the following:

• Plant Engineering
• Planning, Drafting, & Real Estate
• Engineering & Project management
• Safety, Health, and Environmental
• Compliance & Controls
• Sustainability and energy management
• Facilities Services
• Business continuity and emergency response
• Transportation & FurnitureJob Description
• Develop and manage the design of plant rearrangement, production, and engineering equipment installation projects, from cradle to grave. Responsibilities include project planning, design, and closing out the project. Projects can range from $5,000 to over $10 million.
• Design efforts include developing project requirements and preparing engineering plans and specifications. The drafter collects data, formulates design specifications, obtains management acceptance, and develops a completely engineered design package for contractor bidding and or internal use. Many design aspects are completed in collaboration with other staff engineers, contract consultants, and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the optimal utilization of the organization's facilities. Assess and evaluate physical space requirements of the organization and recommend plans to meet needs.
• Plan and coordinate internal moves for new hires and existing employee transfers.
• Work with internal space planning software and CAD to maintain real-time employee, function, and program location.
• Partner with sector Planning/Drafting services in support of continuous improvement efforts geared toward space utilization.
• Help to ensure company compliance with all federal, state and applicable local codes such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), etc.
• May help support other locations remotely on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.Benefits of Working at BAE Systems
• Work schedules that allow you to flex time over a two-week pay period to attend to non-work-related appointments and schedule conflicts without needing to use PTO.
• Various outreach and multicultural groups that are all part of a well-established employee resource group that is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees.
• 9/80 work schedule. Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend with the off-Friday.
• Competitive tuition reimbursement benefits for both undergraduate and graduate degree pursuits. BAE Systems will reimburse up to $12,000 annually for approved undergraduate degree programs, and $15,000 annually for approved graduate degree programs.
• Robust and competitive medical and retirement benefit options to select from
• Innovative and rewarding career opportunities.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 4 years of design/planning experience and or related experience in facilities management/building operations. Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Power Point Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience.
    • CAD/planning certs a plus. Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $85920 - $146040Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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