Job Title: Electrical Facilities Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Facilities Engineer to lead the development and management of requirements for a new, government-aligned facility. This role is crucial in the early phases of multi-year programs, where you will define technical and operational needs, ensure compliance with government standards, and drive requirements through design, planning, and eventual construction. You will bridge the gap between conceptual facility needs and executable construction plans, ensuring a seamless build once construction begins.
Responsibilities
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 activities such as planning and design, development, maintenance, and property transition.
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.
Essential Skills
7+ years of experience as a Facilities Engineer/Electrical Designer/Electrical Engineer within a GOCO or USG facility.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with government, industrial, and manufacturing facility projects from concept through design and construction.
Experience in design calculations with electrical systems.
Proven capability in developing, defining, and managing design requirements for new facilities, including Greenfield projects.
Experience in engineering consulting or client-facing technical roles.
Strong understanding of real property regulations, easements, permitting, and land-use agreements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
PE License (MI, OH) is a bonus.
Experience in electrical design for buildings.
Experience as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Designer from an A+E firm.
Work Environment
This role is based in an office in Auburn Hills, with 75% of the time spent in the office and 25% traveling to client job sites across the US, primarily in MI-OH. Travel could be short-term or long-term, typically for a week, and requires flexibility. A per diem at GSA rate covers lodging and meals/incidentals during travel. Standard working hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility, averaging 45 hours per week and potentially up to 60 hours during busy periods. The position involves close collaboration with project managers and other facilities engineers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.10 - $62.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.
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