Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer

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. We are seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to join our team, serving defense and aerospace clients. The successful candidate will drive improvements in facility operations and maintenance programs while providing technical recommendations for manufacturing optimization and operational efficiency.

• Drive improvements in facility operations, maintenance programs, and real property management.
• Provide technical recommendations for manufacturing optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and deliver engineering reports, assessments, and presentations.
• Oversee contractor-executed planning, development, maintenance, and property disposition.
• Evaluate contractor performance against cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Apply project management principles to facility-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local real property policies and regulations.
• Conduct facility inspections, engineering analyses, and operational studies.
• Identify operational risks and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Coordinate with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• 10+ years of facilities management experience with a general contractor or related.
• Experience working on manufacturing, industrial, or related projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (if no degree, must have 10-15 years of experience).
• Experience in engineering consulting or client-facing technical roles.
• Strong understanding of real property regulations, easements, permitting, and land‑use agreements.
• Ability to perform facility inspections, engineering analyses, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-relationship skills.

• Government owned contractor experience.
• Defense or aerospace project experience.

The work environment is primarily office‑based with 75% of the time spent in the office and 25% requiring travel to client job sites across the US. Travel could be short or long term, requiring flexibility. A per diem at GSA rate will cover lodging and meals/incidentals when traveling. The average workweek is 45 hours, with the possibility of up to 60 hours during busy periods.

Standard hours are 8‑5 PM with flexible scheduling available.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 – $55.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.