How to hire an assistant technical engineer

How to hire an assistant technical engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant technical 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 technical engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant technical engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant technical engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant technical engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An assistant technical engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant technical 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.

   This list presents assistant technical engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Technical Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Technical Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$34-70
   Controls Designer	Controls designers both design and draft systems of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls for equipment and machines. The designers make diagrams of the logic system for timing and sequence control... Show more	$33-58
   Engineering Trainee	An engineering trainee is responsible for shadowing engineers in their duties and performing administrative tasks as needed. Engineering trainees assist the engineers in inspecting construction sites and conducting field research... Show more	$20-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CAD
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Diesel Engines
   • HVAC
   • CNC
   • Windows
   • Electronic Equipment
   • EMD
   • Electrical Systems
   • MATLAB
   • Diesel Generators

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Jenkins security by providing specific access to authorize developers/testers using project base matrix authorization strategy.
   • Lead HVAC controls development - detail engineering specifications, hardware and software requirements, comprehensive test plans and electrical wiring diagrams.
   • Design mechanical and electromechanical machinery and electrical circuits, cables and wiring for high speed automation equipment using Solidworks and Promis-E.
   • Organize the programming of servo applications through the utilization of Bosch-Rexroth servo equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant technical engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant technical engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant technical engineer in Nebraska may be lower than in Texas, and an entry-level assistant technical engineer usually earns less than a senior-level assistant technical engineer. Additionally, an assistant technical engineer with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant technical engineer salary

   $102,867yearly

   $49.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant technical engineer salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average assistant technical engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$126,255	$61
   2	Texas	$125,148	$60
   3	Colorado	$107,579	$52
   4	Massachusetts	$106,799	$51
   5	New York	$101,522	$49
   6	Illinois	$96,074	$46
   7	Delaware	$95,446	$46
   8	Alaska	$95,197	$46
   9	Virginia	$92,760	$45
   10	Michigan	$88,027	$42
   11	Indiana	$87,230	$42
   12	South Carolina	$81,795	$39

   Average assistant technical engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Aimbridge Hospitality	$112,128	$53.91
   2	UnCruise Adventures	$106,253	$51.08
   3	Moody's	$105,976	$50.95	6
   4	Oasis Systems	$101,009	$48.56
   5	Rochester City School District	$95,988	$46.15
   6	Lockheed Martin	$94,503	$45.43	128
   7	Hazen and Sawyer	$93,178	$44.80	5
   8	Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System	$93,031	$44.73
   9	Patterson-UTI Energy	$85,776	$41.24
   10	Adecco	$83,467	$40.13	40
   11	Wsp USA Buildings Inc.	$83,443	$40.12	154
   12	Northrop Grumman	$83,332	$40.06	42
   13	Gilbane Building Company	$80,524	$38.71
   14	Turner Construction	$77,243	$37.14	2
   15	Sam Houston State University	$77,209	$37.12	1
   16	Indiana State Police	$43,136	$20.74	6

4. Writing an assistant technical engineer job description

   An assistant technical engineer 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 technical engineer job description:

   Assistant technical engineer job description example

   Woolpert is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert continues to be certified by employees as an employer of choice through the Great Place to Work® Survey, and believes great companies are built from great people and great clients. Woolpert is continually moving its culture forward. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., and with growth around the world, we are seeking candidates for the role of Assistant Engineer.
   
   This position is primarily responsible for performing engineering functions specific to the discipline (civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, structural, transportation, and water management) under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
   Essential Functions: Performs engineering computations, conducts evaluations, design analyses, and design development. Prepares reports, recommendations and opinions for approval by a supervising Professional Engineer. Applies standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related steps or processes. Works as a member of a project team in the development of data and/or applications. Acts as a technical advisor to technical staff. Uses CAD to develop engineering and design documents. Serves as a field engineer during construction of a project.
   
   Required Qualifications:
   
   BA/BS or four (4) years related experience. Engineer in Training certification preferred. Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret basic scientific, technical, financial and legal documents. Must be able to apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Must be able to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis. Must have average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships. Must be able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community. Must have Microsoft Office suite skills. Must be familiar with discipline related software applications.
   
   Resulting Physical Qualifications:
   
   Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment. Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant technical engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant technical engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant technical engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant technical 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 technical engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect assistant technical 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new assistant technical engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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