Temporary Amazon Electrical Engineering Jobs in Michigan

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.

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

The pay range for this position is $48.10 - $62.50/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

About Actalent

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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