How to hire an assistant director of engineering

How to hire an assistant director of engineering, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant director of engineering 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 director of engineering job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant director of engineering
• 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 director of engineering you need to hire. Certain assistant director of engineering roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant director of engineering to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant director of engineering that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant directors of engineering and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Director Of Engineering	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Director Of Engineering	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.	$27-57
   Research And Development Manager	A research and development manager is responsible for supervising project development procedures to support business operations and identify business opportunities that would pave the way for more revenue resources and profits. Research and development managers monitor the production plans from the conceptualization to the final outputs, inspecting inconsistencies and flaws in every phase and revising strategies as needed to achieve the required specifications and requirements... Show more	$37-83
   Design Manager	A design manager is responsible for creating graphic and digital designs, following clients' specifications, and managing project deliverables efficiently. Design managers work closely with the marketing and public relations department, developing strategies to promote the brand to the target audience... Show more	$33-72

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Life Safety Systems
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Guest Rooms
   • Electrical Systems
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Capital Projects
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Maintenance Management System
   • Physical Plant
   • Fire Protection
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Building Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage orderly cessation of mfg.
   • Invent and lead development and deployment of new Linux distro, design to completely match very special production needs.
   • Manage software engineering teams supporting both core IP development and application and plugin development.
   • Define, develop and implement a manage cloud services architecture approach that is based on modular processes and continual integration/deployment interactions.
   • Set up new preventative maintenance program for all major mechanical equipment including: HVAC, kitchen equipment, boilers, washer/dryers.
   • Train employees for OSHA and safety requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the assistant director of engineering job description is a good way to get more applicants. An assistant director of engineering salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant director of engineering in Utah may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level assistant director of engineering. Additionally, an assistant director of engineering with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average assistant director of engineering salary

   $83,927yearly

   $40.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant director of engineering salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average assistant director of engineering salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$117,783	$57
   2	New York	$105,793	$51
   3	Washington	$104,464	$50
   4	Virginia	$104,306	$50
   5	Nevada	$101,421	$49
   6	Wisconsin	$99,692	$48
   7	Pennsylvania	$91,945	$44
   8	Massachusetts	$90,342	$43
   9	Texas	$87,979	$42
   10	North Carolina	$84,672	$41
   11	Georgia	$80,721	$39
   12	Maryland	$80,372	$39
   13	Minnesota	$80,253	$39
   14	Hawaii	$79,098	$38
   15	Louisiana	$76,730	$37
   16	Arizona	$74,323	$36
   17	Nebraska	$73,614	$35
   18	Illinois	$73,466	$35
   19	South Carolina	$71,650	$34
   20	Iowa	$70,488	$34

   Average assistant director of engineering salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Moody's	$112,227	$53.96	5
   2	Stanford University	$107,594	$51.73
   3	EnerDel	$106,530	$51.22
   4	Icma-rc	$105,442	$50.69	1
   5	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$101,413	$48.76	3
   6	Purdue Pharma L.P.	$99,015	$47.60
   7	Northwestern Mutual	$94,968	$45.66
   8	Liberty Mutual Insurance	$91,010	$43.75	37
   9	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$90,657	$43.59	2
   10	Hyatt Hotels	$89,175	$42.87	22
   11	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$89,005	$42.79	5
   12	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$84,706	$40.72	4
   13	Rosewood Hotels & Resorts	$83,960	$40.37
   14	Willis-Knighton	$82,577	$39.70
   15	City of Houston	$79,344	$38.15
   16	Loudoun County Social Svc	$78,824	$37.90
   17	Horseshoe Bay Resort	$78,224	$37.61	2
   18	Marriott International	$77,639	$37.33	70
   19	Universal City Studios Productions LLLP	$77,285	$37.16
   20	City of Baltimore	$77,241	$37.14

4. Writing an assistant director of engineering job description

   An assistant director of engineering job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant director of engineering job description:

   Assistant director of engineering job description example

   Opportunity: Assistant Director of Engineering
   
   Perform general maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.
   
   Potential Career Path
   
   Director of Engineering - Area Director of Engineering - Regional Director of Engineering
   
   Essential Job Functions
   
   * Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
   * Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs
   * Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
   * Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
   * Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
   * Paint designated areas and items.
   * Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
   * Install, replace and program televisions.
   * Perform minor plumbing functions.
   * Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventativemaintenance on units.
   * Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
   * Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM's on all rooms and equipment.
   * Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" of entire hotel grounds
   * Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
   * Test, examine, and maintain hotel's life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
   * Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
   * Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
   * Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasingdepartmental and overall guest satisfaction.
   * Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
   * Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
   * Perform other duties as requested by management.
   
   Position Requirements
   
   * High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
   * Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
   * Local or state certifications may be required.
   
   Work Environment and Context
   
   * Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
   * Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
   
   What We Believe
   
   People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It
   
   About Us
   
   The Islander Resort offers luxury accommodations on over 24 acres of an oceanfront getaway, featuring stunning views of our gorgeous native gardens and the soothing hues of the Atlantic Ocean.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find assistant directors of engineering for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant directors of engineering requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 director of engineering

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant director of engineering position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant director of engineering. 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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