How to hire a generation engineer

How to hire a generation engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step generation 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 generation engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new generation 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 generation engineer you need to hire. Certain generation engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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

   Here's a comparison of generation engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Generation Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Generation 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
   Product Design Engineer	A Product Design Engineer designs new products that customers will want to purchase. They are responsible for designing, modeling, and testing prototypes for products.	$33-62
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Engineering Principles
   • General Engineering
   • Project Management
   • Cost Estimates
   • DOD
   • Program Management
   • Technical Assistance
   • Government Agencies
   • Real Property
   • Contractor Performance
   • Design Reviews
   • DOE
   • Rehabilitation
   • Construction Projects

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a diverse team of engineers in development, logistics, and capital improvement.
   • Manage relationships between DOE-PPPO and Ohio EPA regulatory agency officials to develop a solution for the X-701B groundwater environmental project.
   • Manage Terraform and refactore from monolithic to application specific components.
   • Represent TEMA and apply a variety of engineering disciplines and coordinate with other HQDA and DOD agencies.
   • Develop technical reports and recommend proposals using computer software develop for estimating costs of hydropower rehabilitation.
   • Repair and maintain basic plumbing and carpentry issues and deficiencies.

   More generation engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the generation engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A generation engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a generation engineer in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level generation engineer. Additionally, a generation engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average generation engineer salary

   $89,736yearly

   $43.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level generation engineer salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average generation engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$129,258	$62
   2	District of Columbia	$106,073	$51
   3	Maryland	$101,839	$49
   4	Massachusetts	$100,179	$48
   5	Michigan	$100,063	$48
   6	Washington	$99,423	$48
   7	Alaska	$97,155	$47
   8	Virginia	$96,029	$46
   9	New Mexico	$95,189	$46
   10	Oregon	$93,965	$45
   11	Pennsylvania	$92,889	$45
   12	Arizona	$92,118	$44
   13	New York	$91,167	$44
   14	Texas	$89,694	$43
   15	Ohio	$89,465	$43
   16	Alabama	$89,192	$43
   17	Georgia	$88,981	$43
   18	Utah	$87,003	$42
   19	Florida	$86,076	$41
   20	Oklahoma	$84,230	$41

   Average generation engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$145,773	$70.08	368
   2	NVIDIA	$129,231	$62.13	138
   3	Qualcomm	$103,894	$49.95	81
   4	DHS Group	$96,241	$46.27
   5	General Electric	$96,076	$46.19	183
   6	MathWorks	$92,097	$44.28
   7	Raytheon Technologies	$90,837	$43.67	121
   8	ENGIE North America	$90,515	$43.52	3
   9	Federal Aviation Administration	$90,515	$43.52
   10	Silestone by Cosentino	$90,431	$43.48
   11	Air National Guard	$90,121	$43.33
   12	U.s. Coast Guard	$89,900	$43.22
   13	The AES	$89,052	$42.81	2
   14	Northrop Grumman	$87,163	$41.91	169
   15	Aquinas Consulting	$86,614	$41.64	1
   16	US Meat Animal Research Center	$84,929	$40.83
   17	Nes Holdings	$84,401	$40.58
   18	University of Massachusetts Medical School	$83,449	$40.12	3
   19	Indian Health Service	$82,271	$39.55	2
   20	Department of Homeland Security	$82,128	$39.48

4. Writing a generation engineer job description

   A generation 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 generation engineer job description:

   Generation engineer job description example

   Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
   
   ANDRITZ HYDRO USA operates in a niche market that provides overhaul and rehabilitation to hydro power plants. The work encompasses a wide range of repair, replacement and improvement services to restore dependability and sustainability to hydro power facilities, or to increase capacity and/or efficiency. Projects range in size and scope, but routinely span from component assessment, design, and procurement to site installation and commissioning. Hydro power is recognized as the most economic form of renewable energy, and the company is committed to environmentally friendly concepts.
   Role Description:
   
   * Read, understand, and execute technical activities governed by contract requirements
   * Create engineering game plan for each assigned project to ensure overall project schedule is maintained
   * Coordinate and interface with electro-mechanical designers of hydro generator components from various ANDRITZ locations across the globe
   * Direct and oversee work as needed to local support engineers
   * Create procedures for the disassembly / installation of new and refurbished components
   * Assist project management in all technical matters
   * Create inspection and test plans for 3rd party vendors
   * Assist purchasing with vendor selection, and review of quotes for technical acceptance
   * Support 3rd and ANDRITZ operated manufacturing shops with technical questions
   * Support ANDRITZ quality with non-conformities as they arise during manufacturing
   * Attend project meetings both internal and with customers to provide project status updates
   * Liaison with customer engineering to discuss technical submittals as required
   * Support field installation crew with engineering related items and questions as they arrive
   * 5-15% domestic travel
   
   Qualification:
   
   * Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
   * 5+ years experience in mechanical design of heavy industrial components.
   * P.E. license preferred.
   * AutoCAD proficiency required. (This is a hands-on design role)
   * Working knowledge in capital equipment, welding, custom fabrication, and/or piping.
   * Experience designing large rotation equipment is a plus.
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
   
   
   Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find generation engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting generation engineers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 generation engineer

   Once you've found the generation engineer 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 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.

   To prepare for the new generation engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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