How to hire a facility engineer

How to hire a facility engineer, step by step

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

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a facility engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new facility 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 facility engineer you need to hire. Certain facility engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect facility engineer 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 facility engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Facility Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Facility Engineer	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.	$30-60
   Research And Development Engineer	Research and development engineers generally execute research and tests on product ideas, develop new products, and perform redesigns. They are employed in many industries, including manufacturing, electrical, and science-based companies... Show more	$35-64
   Product Development Engineer	A Product Development Engineer is responsible for creating and testing new product designs. They collaborate with market researchers to evaluate market needs, existing competition, and potential costs.	$30-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HVAC
   • Plumbing
   • Project Management
   • Ladders
   • Autocad
   • Boilers
   • Customer Service
   • Control Systems
   • OSHA
   • Fire Protection
   • CMMS
   • CAD
   • Electrical Systems
   • Mechanical Systems

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage equipment procurement and project AFE's.
   • Define drawing system format and manage cad system.
   • Forecast and manage a $185MM+ annual budget through AFE proposal packages.
   • Manage A/E interface, design change orders and ensure proper field investigation, research and development.
   • Create and manage MOC's and PSSR's within the plant PSM areas for all new installations and process changes.
   • Manage and provide training to a multicultural maintenance team using TPM principles and following standards such as AIB and BRC.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your facility engineer job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A facility 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 a facility engineer in Wyoming may be lower than in California, and an entry-level facility engineer usually earns less than a senior-level facility engineer. Additionally, a facility 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 facility engineer salary

   $89,623yearly

   $43.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level facility engineer salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average facility engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$120,499	$58
   2	Texas	$100,336	$48
   3	Maryland	$93,513	$45
   4	Virginia	$93,137	$45
   5	New Mexico	$93,088	$45
   6	New York	$91,811	$44
   7	Michigan	$91,318	$44
   8	Arizona	$89,645	$43
   9	Massachusetts	$88,788	$43
   10	Oregon	$88,082	$42
   11	Oklahoma	$88,015	$42
   12	Ohio	$85,814	$41
   13	Illinois	$84,841	$41
   14	Nevada	$83,465	$40
   15	Alaska	$82,235	$40
   16	Pennsylvania	$81,548	$39
   17	Colorado	$80,435	$39
   18	Alabama	$79,704	$38
   19	Washington	$79,500	$38
   20	Wisconsin	$78,939	$38

   Average facility engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$139,196	$66.92	383
   2	Apple	$137,390	$66.05	541
   3	Western Digital	$126,737	$60.93	26
   4	BGC Partners	$124,930	$60.06	1
   5	BP America Inc	$123,505	$59.38	6
   6	Bloomberg	$119,928	$57.66	18
   7	Chevron	$117,963	$56.71	3
   8	Occidental Petroleum	$117,875	$56.67	2
   9	California Resources	$117,777	$56.62
   10	Boehringer Ingelheim	$116,805	$56.16	8
   11	Applied Materials	$116,578	$56.05	33
   12	AstraZeneca	$116,245	$55.89	6
   13	Exxon Mobil	$115,940	$55.74	24
   14	ConocoPhillips	$115,694	$55.62	1
   15	Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.	$113,866	$54.74
   16	Novo Nordisk	$113,753	$54.69
   17	Genentech	$112,441	$54.06	29
   18	Gillette	$111,691	$53.70
   19	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$111,092	$53.41	29
   20	Hess	$110,430	$53.09

4. Writing a facility engineer job description

   A facility 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 a facility engineer job description:

   Facility engineer job description example

   Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
   
   This position is responsible for day-to-day supervision of Facilities Engineering technicians and the timely execution of Facilities Engineering services and processes that support the core business at TMC, TCVS Elkton facilities. Coordination and scheduling of day-to-day facilities activities to ensure department projects achieve cost efficiency, quality, and schedule requirements. Coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance programs to achieve daily manufacturing goals. Oversees allocation of internal and external resources to complete critical maintenance tasks during plant shutdowns. Operates facilities in accordance and compliance with the state and federal regulations.
   Job Details:
   1. Associate is responsible to follow TMC Quality system requirements, including but not limited to, providing guidance and training of associates in Quality system regulations, and understanding of all Quality system processes.
   2. Deliver preventative maintenance techniques and equipment repair processes to meet customer service expectations.
   3. Manage and develop less experienced team members. Establish priority for work assignments and oversee daily schedules of personnel. Resolve work issues and conflicts and communicate information to Facilities Engineering personnel.
   4. Co-develop KPI's and SLA's with senior Facilities leadership, driving realistic task/project completion to appropriately support the needs of the operation. Manage Maximo work orders to due dates and assign new service requests to provide timely and effective response to internal customers.
   5. Conduct routine performance management sessions including coaching and feedback to facilities technicians to improve performance.
   6. Keep the Facilities Engineering Manager informed of important equipment repairs that present risk or delays that may impact Manufacturing.
   7. Ensure all Environmental Health and Safety processes are followed for Facilities Engineering. Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, federal and related international regulations applicable to facility related requirements. Ensure compliance with OSHA and all pertinent environmental protection laws. Comply with pertinent building construction and life safety codes.
   8. Participate in project team meetings, on behalf of the job unit providing ideas, methods, or processes for unit/company performance improvement.
   9. Oversee training assignments to maintain Facilities Engineering technician qualifications in Quality System.
   10. Perform other facilities-related activities at the request of Director of Global Facilities.
   11. Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Facilities Engineering Manager.
   Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to supervise facility engineering functions at multiple locations. Ability to interface with multiple levels of Management and Staff. Demonstrated knowledge of the basic design and engineering of mechanical systems (i.e. HVAC, electrical, building construction, fire protection, AGV and ASRS, etc.), in a technologically advanced setting. Project management experience with demonstrated results.Budget and Supervisory experience.
   Background ExperienceTypically requires 10+ years of building and Facilities Engineering maintenance experience, preferably within a regulated environment, with at least 2 years of prior people management/development experience. Knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance to include OSHA & EPA requirements and ISO standards.
   It is Terumo's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with facility engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 facility engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the facility engineer 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.

   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 facility 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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