Job Requirements
Lompoc, CA
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$120,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Job Title: Facilities Engineer
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA – 100% On-Site
Position Type: 6-12-Month W-2 Contract w/ potential for extension
Status: Active Top-Secret Clearance Required
Work Schedule: 3rd shift – (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM), occasional weekend shift as needed
Overview
We are seeking a Facilities Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of critical facility infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This position is ideal for engineers with experience supporting facility operations, maintenance programs, industrial systems, utilities, manufacturing environments, data centers, laboratories, or mission-critical infrastructure. The Facilities Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of facility systems through engineering support, project coordination, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Support the operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of facility systems and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and assist with root cause analysis.
• Support engineering projects involving system upgrades, equipment installations, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance planning, equipment lifecycle management, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Participate in configuration management and engineering change activities.
• Support facility testing, inspections, quality assurance activities, and operational readiness efforts.
• Respond to facility issues and support corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting facility operations, maintenance, engineering projects, utilities, industrial systems, manufacturing, laboratories, data centers, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, testing, or supporting mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, or maintenance teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, launch, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
◦ HVAC and cleanroom systems
◦ Compressed air and pneumatic systems
◦ Electrical distribution systems
◦ Digital control systems
◦ Emergency power systems, UPS systems, and diesel generators
◦ Chilled water systems
◦ Water and wastewater systems
◦ Air handling equipment
◦ Compressors, dryers, and filtration systems
◦ Overhead cranes and lifting equipment
◦ MCCs, PCCs, and electrical switchgear
• Experience with maintenance planning, lifecycle maintenance, inventory management, and spare parts control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination control practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA – 100% On-Site
Position Type: 6-12-Month W-2 Contract w/ potential for extension
Status: Active Top-Secret Clearance Required
Work Schedule: 3rd shift – (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM), occasional weekend shift as needed
Overview
We are seeking a Facilities Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of critical facility infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This position is ideal for engineers with experience supporting facility operations, maintenance programs, industrial systems, utilities, manufacturing environments, data centers, laboratories, or mission-critical infrastructure. The Facilities Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of facility systems through engineering support, project coordination, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Support the operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of facility systems and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and assist with root cause analysis.
• Support engineering projects involving system upgrades, equipment installations, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, procedures, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, maintenance personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance planning, equipment lifecycle management, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Participate in configuration management and engineering change activities.
• Support facility testing, inspections, quality assurance activities, and operational readiness efforts.
• Respond to facility issues and support corrective actions as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting facility operations, maintenance, engineering projects, utilities, industrial systems, manufacturing, laboratories, data centers, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, testing, or supporting mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, or maintenance teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, launch, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
◦ HVAC and cleanroom systems
◦ Compressed air and pneumatic systems
◦ Electrical distribution systems
◦ Digital control systems
◦ Emergency power systems, UPS systems, and diesel generators
◦ Chilled water systems
◦ Water and wastewater systems
◦ Air handling equipment
◦ Compressors, dryers, and filtration systems
◦ Overhead cranes and lifting equipment
◦ MCCs, PCCs, and electrical switchgear
• Experience with maintenance planning, lifecycle maintenance, inventory management, and spare parts control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination control practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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