How to hire a gas engineer

How to hire a gas engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect gas 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.

   This list presents gas engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Gas Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Engineer		$30-67
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Lead Engineer	A lead engineer's duties vary on their line of work or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities will revolve around overseeing the progress of operations and performance of the workforce, ensuring that everything is running smoothly... Show more	$28-57

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Technical Support
   • GIS
   • API
   • Engineering Support
   • Distribution Systems
   • Engineering Design
   • Autocad
   • Asset Management
   • CAD
   • Construction Projects
   • Safety Procedures
   • Gas Supply
   • As-Built

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Jenkins security by providing specific access to authorize developers/testers using project base matrix authorization strategy.
   • Operate and troubleshoot machinery control systems (circuit boards, micro-switches, controls valves, electronic relays, etc).
   • Conduct geotechnical and environmental subsurface investigations.
   • Qualify electrical switchboard operator during drills and emergency operations.

   More gas engineer duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, gas engineers' average salary in hawaii is 35% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gas engineers 55% less than senior-level gas engineers.
   • Certifications. A gas engineer 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 a gas engineer's salary.

   Average gas engineer salary

   $94,427yearly

   $45.40 hourly rate

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   Entry-level gas engineer salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average gas engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$110,822	$53
   2	Washington	$110,742	$53
   3	California	$110,589	$53
   4	New Mexico	$106,808	$51
   5	Arizona	$106,522	$51
   6	Texas	$104,399	$50
   7	New York	$104,215	$50
   8	Virginia	$103,541	$50
   9	Oklahoma	$101,066	$49
   10	Michigan	$98,541	$47
   11	Utah	$98,224	$47
   12	Wyoming	$98,108	$47
   13	Arkansas	$97,290	$47
   14	Indiana	$96,479	$46
   15	Wisconsin	$96,436	$46
   16	Connecticut	$94,867	$46
   17	Massachusetts	$94,663	$46
   18	Rhode Island	$94,503	$45
   19	Colorado	$93,145	$45
   20	South Carolina	$89,392	$43

   Average gas engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	WEC Energy Group	$117,855	$56.66	8
   2	Pacific Gas and Electric	$115,317	$55.44
   3	Texas Instruments	$108,688	$52.25
   4	Micron Technology	$101,093	$48.60	12
   5	General Electric	$100,942	$48.53	11
   6	Intel	$99,594	$47.88
   7	Samsung Electronics Device Solutions (Semiconductor & Display)	$99,071	$47.63	3
   8	Atlas Copco North America LLC	$96,526	$46.41
   9	Liberty Utilities	$96,049	$46.18
   10	Centrica	$95,720	$46.02
   11	Randstad North America, Inc.	$94,249	$45.31
   12	Eversource Energy	$94,123	$45.25	9
   13	CenterPoint Energy	$92,980	$44.70
   14	Dominion Energy	$89,769	$43.16	4
   15	Goodman Manufacturing	$87,310	$41.98
   16	Summit Utilities	$85,066	$40.90	10
   17	PPL	$84,539	$40.64
   18	Unitil	$83,056	$39.93
   19	Black Hills	$83,010	$39.91
   20	PACCAR	$82,642	$39.73

4. Writing a gas engineer job description

   A gas 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a gas engineer job description:

   Gas engineer job description example

   * Gas Service & Repair & Installation Contracting opportunities
   * Domestic Contracting in South East London
   
   PH Jones are part of British Gas and we are looking for established, highly experienced, self-employed contractors to join our Service and repair & Installation teams to complete a defined workload of jobs. PH Jones are part of British Gas with 50 years' experience providing Gas Central Heating Service, Repair & Installations. We pride ourselves in delivering excellent levels of service to our customers whilst creating a positive working environment for you in which to do so.
   
   Whether joining us as a service & repair engineer or as an installation engineer, contractors can work their own business around us giving flexibility to satisfy your own customer demand while keeping a steady flow of constant work and consistent payment over a period of 3 - 5 days over a 7-day week. Whichever suits your own business best.
   
   Our contract partners enjoy steady workflow and regular payments, with limited overheads. There is no need to give up time quoting jobs or chasing payments. You will be given our state of the art equipment and necessary van stock and all jobs are delivered within a local commute from you base.
   
   To join us a contractor you will need to have an LTD company in place however we can advise and assist sole traders who would be willing to convert their company to a LTD company. All your company documents will need to be up to date which include but not limited to, gas safe registration, public liability insurance, business van insurance, upper tier waste carriers licence.
   
   Complete a brief application and one of the team will be in touch to start the application process with you and discuss rates etc.
   
   PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.
   
   Applications will ONLY be accepted via the 'Apply' button.
   
   This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

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5. Post your job

   To find gas engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any gas engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level gas engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with gas 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 gas engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect gas 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.

   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 gas 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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