How to hire a field engineering manager

How to hire a field engineering manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step field engineering manager hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your field engineering manager 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 a field engineering manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A field engineering manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, field engineering managers 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.

   Here's a comparison of field engineering manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Field Engineering Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Engineering Manager	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.	$38-75
   Research And Development Director	A research and development director spearheads and oversees the research and development initiatives and projects in a company. It is their duty to set goals and guidelines, establish timelines and budgets, direct and manage different departments, liaise with internal and external parties, gather and analyze data to implement solutions against problem areas, and utilize expertise in developing strategies to optimize company operations... Show more	$45-96
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Technical Support
   • Troubleshoot
   • Pre Sales
   • Post Sales
   • Direct Reports
   • Customer Support
   • R
   • Engineering Support
   • Construction Management
   • Performance Reviews
   • Capital Projects
   • CAD
   • RFI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage QA for research orient development efforts and for high visibility, production focuse development efforts tie to revenue generation.
   • Post RFI's onto record set.
   • Work seamlessly with RF teams to resolve coverage issues.
   • Perform retunes on various markets via the RF teams request.
   • Insure that accept IP and NEC standards of installation practices are being used.
   • Handle RFI's from the contractors and responding with answers in a timely matter.

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3. Make a budget

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

   $112,949yearly

   $54.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field engineering manager salary

   $80,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average field engineering manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$158,103	$76
   2	Washington	$134,808	$65
   3	Connecticut	$131,759	$63
   4	Illinois	$115,892	$56
   5	Massachusetts	$115,519	$56
   6	Texas	$109,267	$53
   7	District of Columbia	$108,429	$52
   8	New Hampshire	$108,171	$52
   9	Virginia	$108,100	$52
   10	North Carolina	$105,457	$51
   11	Mississippi	$104,573	$50
   12	Indiana	$104,406	$50
   13	Georgia	$103,118	$50
   14	Michigan	$101,806	$49
   15	Colorado	$96,238	$46
   16	Minnesota	$94,070	$45
   17	South Carolina	$90,849	$44

   Average field engineering manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$155,284	$74.66	54
   2	Amazon	$134,798	$64.81	293
   3	Siemens	$121,177	$58.26	30
   4	T-Mobile	$119,971	$57.68	4
   5	Black & Veatch	$118,226	$56.84	206
   6	ARM	$116,966	$56.23	1
   7	HBK Engineering	$116,299	$55.91
   8	NOV	$113,892	$54.76	30
   9	BAE Systems	$112,984	$54.32	179
   10	Randstad North America, Inc.	$112,004	$53.85	1
   11	Northrop Grumman	$108,118	$51.98	245
   12	ZT Systems	$105,087	$50.52	9
   13	Verizon Communications	$103,769	$49.89	2
   14	DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	$103,633	$49.82
   15	Vencore	$103,271	$49.65
   16	Ameriprise Financial	$102,463	$49.26	2
   17	TMEIC	$100,522	$48.33	13
   18	Voltus	$100,129	$48.14
   19	TesTex	$100,129	$48.14
   20	Kineticom	$97,652	$46.95

4. Writing a field engineering manager job description

   A good field engineering manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a field engineering manager job description:

   Field engineering manager job description example

   Terracon Consultants is searching for a Field Engineer/Project Manager to join our Facilities team in our Raleigh, NC office.
   
   The Terracon Facilities team is a group of Architects, Engineers, Building Enclosure Experts, Construction Managers, and Construction Technicians. We evaluate, investigate and solve interesting challenges in the built world, and as a Field Engineer/Project Manager, you would have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry. The Field Engineer/Project Manager will gain experience observing construction in progress, ensuring timely and accurate completion of work, and documenting progress toward completion according to drawings and specifications.
   
   General Duties & Responsibilities
   

   • Participate on teams in the performance of building diagnostics projects that include, but are not limited to, building enclosure assessments, roofing, façade, waterproofing, litigation support, field testing, and distress studies.
   • Perform and/or direct field investigations, including moisture intrusion, non-destructive testing and fenestration/façade testing.
   • Develop design construction documents related to roof replacement, building enclosure refurbishment, glazed assembly replacement, and associated building enclosure remediation work.
   • Participate in development of peer reviews of construction documents, protocols, Scopes of Work, and other similar documents associated with building envelope design and repair/restoration.

   • Work closely with project teams and clients in developing construction documents (e.g.: plans, sections, details, technical specifications) related to building envelope assemblies.
   • Participate in all technical tasks related to Building Enclosure Commissioning.
   • Prepare technical reports, develop technical presentations, and participate in the development of other technical content in conformance with Terracon's quality and professional standards and policies.
   • Assist with business development including establishing new clients, furthering relationships with existing clients, participating in professional organizations, and actively participating in the implementation of marketing strategies.
   • Participate in complex building enclosure/facility projects.

   • Project management on small-to-mid size projects including establishing project teams, objectives, schedules, project-specific safety plans, and management of project deliverables.
   • Develop scopes of service, establish project budgets, prepare proposals, and participate in client presentations.
   • Actively participate in technical and professional associations.
   • Play a leadership role in Terracon's market for building enclosure consulting and testing services group.

   
   
   Basic Qualifications
   

   • 1-3 years' experience in building enclosure testing, design, review and assessments.
   • B.S. in Civil, Mechanical, or Architectural Engineering, or Bachelor of Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/Historic Preservation.
   • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

   
   
   Benefits
   

   • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Professional Development Assistance, Flexible Schedule

   
   
   About Terracon
   
   Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon's growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
   
   Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
   
   EEO Statement
   
   Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
   
   Terracon's COVID-19 Safety Response
   
   Committed to Our Employee Safety!
   
   Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you!
   
   Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. It's that simple. We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being "Best at People," here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner:
   

   • On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well
   • Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects
   • Empowering employees to speak up and say "no" to working in unsafe conditions
   • Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures
   • Offering voluntary reduced work schedule for anyone needing extra time to care for others
   • Load leveling work assignments across regions to maintain high productivity and chargeability
   • Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits
   • Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones
   • Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs
   • Implementing a stand-by leave program to ensure our employees continue service and health insurance benefits during regional work shortages

   
   If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety, and if you're interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right field engineering manager 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 field engineering manager job on Zippia to find and recruit field engineering manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with field engineering manager 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.

   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 field engineering manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the field engineering manager 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new field engineering manager. 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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