How to hire an assistant chief engineer

How to hire an assistant chief engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant chief engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant chief engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant chief engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assistant chief engineer you need to hire. Certain assistant chief engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   An assistant chief engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant chief engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant chief engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Chief Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Chief Engineer		$30-66
   Maintenance Technician Supervisor	A maintenance technician supervisor is responsible for monitoring the facilities within the company premises, including office equipment and machinery, ensuring performance efficiency for smooth daily operations. Maintenance technician supervisors may perform troubleshooting for defective equipment, call for repairs, or replace the items as needed... Show more	$14-25
   Maintenance Supervisor	A maintenance supervisor is responsible for directing and managing the overall maintenance department, inspecting the safety of operation equipment, and ensuring that everyone follows the standards and regulatory procedures to keep the production area safe and efficient. Maintenance supervisor duties also include delegating tasks to the maintenance personnel, evaluating the site condition regularly, reviewing inventory, and requesting stocks as necessary... Show more	$19-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Customer Service
   • Life Safety Systems
   • Safety Procedures
   • Boilers
   • Physical Plant
   • Roofing
   • Water Treatment
   • Capital Expenditures
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Electrical Systems
   • Building Operations
   • Mechanical Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Terraform and refactore from monolithic to application specific components.
   • Maintain and repair central HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment, implement and supervise general maintenance and construction programs.
   • Concrete, framing, siding, roofing and doors
   • Use proper safety measures when operating any equipment, according to OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
   • Ensure facility compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, etc .).
   • Resolve all RF issues from wireless outdoors baggage services for planes to internal wireless services for customer and employee.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant chief engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant chief engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant chief engineers' average salary in arkansas is 44% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant chief engineers 55% less than senior-level assistant chief engineers.
   • Certifications. An assistant chief engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant chief engineer's salary.

   Average assistant chief engineer salary

   $93,642yearly

   $45.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant chief engineer salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average assistant chief engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$122,996	$59
   2	District of Columbia	$120,934	$58
   3	Nevada	$109,225	$53
   4	New Jersey	$106,315	$51
   5	Washington	$105,307	$51
   6	Arizona	$100,125	$48
   7	Illinois	$99,809	$48
   8	Ohio	$96,939	$47
   9	Massachusetts	$96,208	$46
   10	Oregon	$94,047	$45
   11	West Virginia	$88,076	$42
   12	Texas	$87,537	$42
   13	Maryland	$85,704	$41
   14	Indiana	$84,618	$41
   15	New York	$84,146	$40
   16	North Carolina	$82,710	$40
   17	Florida	$82,418	$40
   18	Colorado	$80,758	$39
   19	Pennsylvania	$79,817	$38
   20	Minnesota	$77,292	$37

   Average assistant chief engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BGC Partners	$131,263	$63.11
   2	Cantor Fitzgerald	$126,234	$60.69	16
   3	Cruise Automation	$122,962	$59.12
   4	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$109,162	$52.48
   5	Urban One	$108,561	$52.19
   6	Mayo Clinic	$106,011	$50.97	3
   7	Hearst	$104,486	$50.23	9
   8	FCA US LLC	$103,369	$49.70	2
   9	Medstar Health	$100,935	$48.53	1
   10	BXP	$98,768	$47.48	4
   11	Rolls-Royce	$96,594	$46.44
   12	Ardent Health Services	$95,617	$45.97	3
   13	Hilton Grand Vacations	$94,396	$45.38	3
   14	Brookfield Properties	$92,643	$44.54
   15	American Queen Voyages	$92,366	$44.41
   16	Stanford Health Care	$92,220	$44.34	1
   17	New York City Independent Budget Office	$92,010	$44.24
   18	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$91,695	$44.08	8
   19	Silver Bay Seafoods	$90,680	$43.60
   20	CB Richard Ellis Memphis LLC	$90,451	$43.49

4. Writing an assistant chief engineer job description

   A job description for an assistant chief engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant chief engineer job description:

   Assistant chief engineer job description example

   Business
   
   Within our office business, this conviction guides every aspect of our work. Our signature structures not only define skylines but are also true destinations - bringing together office areas, retail spaces, and dining options all in one. And our high-end design capabilities and strong sustainability practices allow us to create properties that raise the bar for real estate everywhere. It's why the world's most respected businesses, non-profits, and start-ups choose us as their partner.
   
   If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
   
   Job Description
   
   Job Scope:
   
   Directs the Engineering crew, assists the Chief Engineer in administering the budget as it relates to repairs and maintenance of the building.
   
   Job Responsibilities:
   Ensures tenant work orders are completed in compliance with Brookfield standards; assigns specific personnel for each type of work order, informs engineers and property management of daily assignments establishes procedures for informing Property Management Team of the status of work orders, maintains awareness of work order progress and, as appropriate, provides assistance and constructive criticism to engineers assigned to work orders. Directs equipment repairs and special projects to ensure preventative maintenance activities are performed in a timely and correct manner. Assigns specific personnel for each job, monitors progress of work and reassigns jobs when necessary, and ensures that repairs are logged. Monitors water treatment, testing and logging, Fire/Life Safety testing and logging. Enforces compliance with all requirements of the Asbestos Operation and Maintenance Plan as it applies to engineering construction and abatement activities and compliance by engineering staff with Brookfield policies, including those concerning safety, job performance, and personal conduct. Assists Chief Engineer with the preparation of assigned portions of the operation budget, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and utilities categories and with planning necessary major repairs and improvements to the property and tracking expenditures Orders supplies and materials necessary to operate the building's equipment and systems. Ensures the Engineering office and Machine rooms are kept clean at all times with tools properly stored. Establishes and administers service contracts or work orders with appropriate vendors as directed by Chief Engineer in the compliance with Brookfield policies on purchase orders, work orders, service contracts, and tracking procedures Assists Chief Engineer in the reviewing of construction documents perform pre-construction and post- construction checks. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to facilitate positive relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Required to upkeep Energy Star and Measurable, track and input data of all utilities and waste. Monitor building EMS system for efficient operation of all equipment, troubleshoot issues, programing & scheduling other events, run trends and many other operations. Breakout of invoicing for billing, input data and track spending for budget purposes. Upkeep of Environmental and Occupational Life Safety documentation and input onto correct platforms and training. Frequent use of Excel and MS Word and Outlook, produce documents, spreadsheets, power points presentations. May require overtime, on call and unexpected emergencies such as weather requiring your presence. Must address Problems, find the Cause, and produce long terms solutions for reoccurring deficiencies. Assemble contractors to bid projects for throughout the year, document scope of work required. Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Technical and Other:
   Must have active, current license or certificate as required
   
   We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant chief engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant chief engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant chief engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant chief engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant chief engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect assistant chief engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant chief engineer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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