Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer, Facilities

Date Posted:
2026-01-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ855: RMS AP Bldg M05 1151 East Hermans Road Building M05, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

Role Overview
Sr. Lead Electrical Engineer, Facilities will be responsible for leading a team of electrical engineers and designers supporting facilities electrical design, electrical infrastructure and power distribution systems, and construction project management.

The position will be based out of Tucson Airport Site, Tucson, Arizona, as well as supporting sites in New Mexico (Southwest Region) with occasional opportunities to consult on projects withing the West, Central, South East and other regions of RTX.

What You Will do:

• This position will be responsible for Leading the facilities Electrical Engineering and design team.
• Requires the management to Maintain core electrical infrastructure systems including, but not limited to outdoor substations, medium and low voltage power distribution systems and emergency and standby power systems, UPS, 400HZ power converters, fire alarm and fire protection systems, communication systems, grounding and lightning protection systems and other specialty systems.
• Requires the monitoring and development of short to mid-term site electrical medium voltage power distribution and infrastructure system planning and future project development, scoping and budgetary cost estimating.
• Requires expertly designing project load sizing, coordination studies, arch flash analysis and studies, Lightning protection maintenance and studies, development of construction drawings
• Development and leading electrical team for panel schedules, studies, labeling utilizing SKM Power Tools, ETAP or equivalent and panel sizing and designs.
• Requires leadership and expert knowledge with the in-house electrical metering system and electrical troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure.
• Expertly preparing of bid documents and electrical construction coordination and administration for office renovations, manufacturing space expansions, laboratory fit-ups and manufacturing equipment installations.
• Requires supporting a project from design, through the bid cycle, construction project management followed by project closeout.
• Coordination and collaboration with project estimating, project scheduling, design of building electrical systems.
• Lead team in electrical maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Reviews practices, procedures, and processes to improve electrical systems maintenance procedures to reduce business risk related to core electrical systems
• Leads and define customer requirements and Statements of Work (SOWs) for all projects.
• Leads the team on electrical system installation, repair or construction to ensure projects are fully commissioned and working properly before turn- over to customers.
• Leads electrical team to create and maintain all RTX and Raytheon Corporate EHS&S Standards, Policy requirement and codes.
• Leads electrical design and construction to ensure compliance with all RTX, Raytheon, Federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and standards with regards to assigned electrical systems.
• Coordinate Electrical designs with other building design disciplines such as architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, IT, and security.
• Preparation of diagrams, sketches, construction drawings, cost estimates, bid documents and construction administration.
• Meeting with customers, developing continuous improvement projects, coordination studies and project management.
• Interface and coordinate projects with internal and external resources such as information technology, safety, security, internal construction trade workers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This role typically requires a BS Electrical Engineering, (BSEE), BS Architectural Engineer, Power Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years of prior relevant experience in building electrical engineering or an advance degree and seven (7) years of experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Have an active Professional Engineering license/registration in Electrical Engineering in the state of Arizona or be eligible to obtain the registration within 6 months from the date of hire.
• At least five (5) years in building electrical engineering and at a minimum expertise or knowledge of the following:
  
  • High, Medium and Low Voltage rated power distribution systems.
  • Power Distribution Systems having multi-frequency ratings (e.g. 60 and 400 HZ.)
  • Industrial grounding and bonding design in support for electrical safety and explosive safety.
  • Lightning Protection Systems per NFPA 780 and Air Force Explosive requirements.
  • Load calculations and electrical distribution equipment Sizing.
  • Industrial controls and interlock systems.
  • Electrical power distribution system engineering analysis including load, voltage drop, fault current, motor starting, harmonic and equipment arc flash evaluation and safety labeling.
  • Overcurrent protective device Coordination Studies.
  • Interior and exterior lighting design and controls.

• Familiarity with building electrical systems and general understanding of building construction and civil works.
• At least ten (10) years of experience with construction project management including customer scoping meetings, budget monitoring, establishing and updating schedules, contractor coordination, commissioning, and close-out.
• At least Ten (10) years of experience writing clear technical engineering specifications, reports and operating procedures.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of SKM Power Tools or related software for short circuit & arc fault analysis, load flow and voltage drop, and feeder, branch circuit, and transformer sizing, and overcurrent protective device coordination studies.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate with Top Leadership, Suppliers & Vendors, Contractors, and internal customers.
• Proficiency in reading, printing/plotting, and creating CAD Drawings and construction documents.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 90, 101, and 110 as well as national, state, local codes and regulations concerning facilities design/engineering, operations and maintenance activities.
• Solid computer skills including proficiency with AutoCad, REVIT, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project Scheduler.
• Knowledge of ICD705 physical security requirements for sensitive compartmented buildings and structures.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance within 120 days of acceptance and start of employment with RTX.

Role Type:

• On site This is an on site role, eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Tucson, AZ

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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