Job Title: Mechanical Facilities EngineerJob DescriptionThis Mechanical Facilities Engineer role leads the development and management of requirements for a new governmentaligned facility supporting defense and aerospace programs. You will play a critical role in the early phases of a multiyear program by defining the technical and operational needs of a future facility, ensuring compliance with government standards, and driving those requirements through design, planning, and eventual construction. You will bridge the gap between conceptual facility needs and executable construction plans so the organization is positioned for a seamless build when construction begins in approximately one year. The position requires deep technical expertise in facilities engineering within government or controlledenvironment contexts and strong experience working with contractors, architects, and client stakeholders.Responsibilities
- Lead the development, definition, and management of facility requirements for a new, governmentaligned facility, including greenfield projects built from scratch.
- Drive improvements in facility operations, maintenance programs, and real property management to enhance reliability and lifecycle performance.
- Provide technical recommendations to optimize manufacturing operations, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Apply project management principles to facilityrelated projects, including planning, scheduling, estimating, and quality control.
- Oversee contractorexecuted planning, development, maintenance, and real property disposition activities.
- Evaluate contractor performance against cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements, and recommend corrective actions when needed.
- Conduct facility inspections, engineering analyses, and operational studies to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local real property policies, regulations, easements, permitting requirements, and landuse agreements.
- Identify operational risks associated with facilities and programs and provide clear, actionable recommendations to mitigate those risks.
- Coordinate closely with client teams, contractors, architects, owners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to align facility requirements with program goals.
- Participate in design reviews and support the design process to ensure facility plans meet technical, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Prepare and deliver engineering reports, technical assessments, and presentations for program reviews, internal leadership, and client stakeholders.
- Represent the organization in client meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions related to facilities, construction, and operations.
- Support multiple government programs and projects centered in Columbus, OH while also contributing to 23 additional initiatives as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of facility operations, program coordination, risk management, and regulatory compliance practices.
Essential Skills
- 10+ years of experience as a Mechanical Facilities Engineer within a GOCO (GovernmentOwned, ContractorOperated) or USG (U.S. Government) facility.
- Proven experience developing, defining, and managing facility requirements for new facilities, including greenfield projects built from scratch.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design.
- Strong technical experience in mechanical engineering and facilities engineering within government or controlledenvironment contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering consulting or clientfacing technical roles, including regular interaction with general contractors, architects, owners, and subcontractors.
- Experience evaluating contractor performance against cost, schedule, quality, and compliance requirements.
- Solid understanding of real property regulations, easements, permitting processes, and landuse agreements.
- Experience with program management and project management for facilityrelated projects, including construction management, estimating, scheduling, and quality control.
- Handson experience with facility operations, maintenance programs, and real property management.
- Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, program coordination, and stakeholder management in a government contract environment.
- Ability to conduct and interpret engineering analyses, facility inspections, and operational studies and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear engineering reports, assessments, and presentations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on defense or aerospace projects is a strong plus.
- Experience in greenfield facility design and construction, including involvement from concept through execution.
- Experience participating in design reviews and contributing to the design process for complex facilities.
- Familiarity with government contract environments and associated documentation and compliance expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, clientfocused consulting environment.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or programs while maintaining attention to detail on cost, schedule, and quality.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills to align diverse stakeholder groups around shared facility requirements and objectives.
Work EnvironmentThe role supports a lead government program and project in Columbus, Ohio, as well as 23 additional related projects. The position is open to candidates local to Columbus or Dayton, Ohio. Candidates local to Ohio will primarily work remotely and visit a manufacturing plant in Columbus once per week. In addition, there is a requirement to travel to the Auburn Hills office approximately once per month. For candidates local to the office, the role is approximately 75% officebased with about 25% travel, including weekly visits to the client job site in Columbus. Travel time includes eligibility for per diem at the applicable GSA rate, covering lodging and meals/incidentals while on approved trips. The typical work schedule averages around 45 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing up to 60 hours during busier periods. Standard hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility as needed to support project and client demands. You will work closely with project management and facilities engineering colleagues in a collaborative, consultingoriented environment focused on delivering highimpact solutions for defense and aerospace clients. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62.50 - $79.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.About Actalent
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