Facilities Engineer - Client-Facing Compliance & Risk

Munro & Associates; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Munro Defense is seeking a Facilities Engineer to work directly with defense and aerospace clients, providing technical expertise, contractor oversight, and data-driven guidance across facility operations and property management.

The role requires engineering judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead technical projects in regulated environments, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in engineering consulting or client-facing technical roles.
• Prior experience serving as a COR or conducting contractor oversight is desirable.
• Strong understanding of real property regulations, easements, permitting, and land-use agreements.
• Ability to perform facility inspections, engineering analyses, and risk assessments.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted engineering consultant for defense and aerospace clients, driving improvements in facility operations, maintenance programs, and real property management.
• Provide technical recommendations supporting manufacturing optimization, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and overall facility performance.
• Represent Munro Defense during client meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions.
• Prepare and deliver clear engineering reports, assessments, and presentations for client leadership.
• Act as owner representative for client programs, overseeing contractor-executed planning, development, maintenance, and property disposition.
• Review, approve, and verify contractor deliverables including reports, inspections, engineering findings, and operational data.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local real property policies to guide client decisions.
• Conduct facility inspections, engineering analyses, and operational studies to evaluate equipment, infrastructure performance, and system efficiency.

Skills

Client-facing communications

Contractor oversight

Engineering judgment

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Munro Defense is seeking a Facilities Engineer to work directly with defense and aerospace clients, providing technical expertise, contractor oversight, and data-driven guidance across facility operations and property management.

The role requires engineering judgment, strong communication, and the ability to lead technical projects in regulated environments, with travel to client sites as needed.