How to hire an engineer apprentice

How to hire an engineer apprentice, step by step

Here's a step-by-step engineer apprentice hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your engineer apprentice 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 engineer apprentice for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect engineer apprentice also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

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

   Type of Engineer Apprentice	Description	Hourly rate
   Engineer Apprentice	Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.	$17-31
   Development Engineer	A Development Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of products, systems, and components. They are also responsible for quality control of work and continuous improvement of engineer activities.	$33-58
   Contracting Engineer	A contracting engineer specializes in overseeing engineering projects, focusing on the legalities of contracts between clients and engineers to ensure fairness in all parties involved. Most of their duties are administrative, such as gathering and analyzing data, conducting research and analyses, setting budgets and guidelines, drafting commercial tenders and other paperwork, maintaining records, and executing contracts... Show more	$41-83

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Plumbing
   • HVAC
   • Java
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • PowerPoint
   • Building Systems
   • Electrical Systems
   • Kitchen Equipment
   • Ventilation
   • Test Results
   • Safety Equipment
   • Light Fixtures
   • Test Procedures

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage general facilities including commissioning, building management systems, and calibrations for GMP area for tablets production operation.
   • Collect topographic and plane survey data via GPS for construction projects and base infrastructure updates.
   • Engineer apprentice responsible for maintenance and control of HVAC, Fire/Smoke control alarm panel for entire facility.
   • Design the database and apply the front-end design leveraging ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
   • Conduct structural and flight performance analysis through CFD and FEA computer simulation in addition to sub scale prototyping.
   • Conduct simulations (FEA) with ABAQUS to optimize mechanical parts with linear, non-linear and vibration models.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, engineers apprentice' average salary in arkansas is 42% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level engineers apprentice 45% less than senior-level engineers apprentice.
   • Certifications. An engineer apprentice 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 engineer apprentice's salary.

   Average engineer apprentice salary

   $48,712yearly

   $23.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level engineer apprentice salary

   $36,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing an engineer apprentice job description

   An engineer apprentice 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 engineer apprentice job description:

   Engineer apprentice job description example

   The Hyatt Place Experience. Hyatt Hotels have long been known for going beyond simple accommodations to create rewarding experiences for their guests. Through dramatic design, innovative cuisine and attentive service, Hyatt approaches the hotel stay as an opportunity to inspire. Hyatt Place, a new kind of Hyatt where the style's relaxed, and the standards are anything but. Hyatt Place is designed to give guests a brand-new hotel experience. Any you are the key to bringing it to life.
   
   Maintenance Person contribute to the hotel's commitment to high quality guest service and teamwork and must be the kind of person who appreciates high standards of excellence.
   
   The Maintenance Person creates an experience for our hotel guests by offering them a larger than home experience with welcoming, helpful and exceptional service, while maintaining a clean, comfortable and inviting environment This position will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest suites, meeting space, and front of the house areas. Guest suite and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included. The Maintenance Person will also perform some repairs on mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and laundry equipment, requiring some skills and experience in these areas, as well as good communication skills. A minimum of one year building maintenance experience is required, with hotel experience preferred. Good customer skills are also required.
   
   At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment; if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
   Discover how perfectly a hotel can fit your lifestyle. Hyatt Place. It's so you™.
   
   * Engineering experience is a plus but we will train you!
   * Customer service experience is preferred, preferably in a hotel or related field
   * Must have schedule flexibility for both AM/PM shifts, weekends and holidays
   * Requires strong command of the English language to include speaking, reading and writing
   * Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced position with guest interaction
   * Must be able to multi-task
   * Must be 18 years or older
   * A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
   * High school diploma or equivalent required
   * Ability to lift, pull, and push moderate to heavy amount of weight (minimum of 25 lbs)
   * Must possess basic computer skills, i.e. Word, Excel, etc

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5. Post your job

   To find the right engineer apprentice 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 engineers apprentice they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit engineers apprentice 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 engineer apprentice job on Zippia to find and recruit engineer apprentice candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit engineers apprentice, 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 engineer apprentice

   Once you've found the engineer apprentice candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new engineer apprentice. 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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