How to hire a mapping engineer

How to hire a mapping engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect mapping 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 mapping engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Mapping Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Mapping Engineer	Civil engineers design, build, supervise, operate, and maintain construction projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.	$36-87
   Civil Designer	A Civil Designer plans, scales, and drafts drawings and maps for roads, bridges, and other construction projects. They work with engineers and project managers in determining material, labor, and other costs of the assigned projects.	$19-38
   Structural Designer	A Structural Designer designs, develops, and supervises the construction of new buildings and bridges, or extensions to existing properties or other structures. They review and update construction drawings as well as communicate project problems and flaws to managers.	$22-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GIS
   • GPS
   • Autocad
   • CSS

   Responsibilities:

   • Facilitate coordination between MEP trades and manage finishes.
   • Map in AutoCAD, Microstation and Geoway.
   • Rout and map pipeline projects with GIS teams.
   • Operate and troubleshoot vacuum deposition machinery used in the development of anodes vital to the design of novel lithium-sulfur battery technology.
   • Develop an ASP.NET website that display real time VOC readings from a Microsoft SQL server.
   • Tweak and make improvements to business logic production code by analyzing and tuning SQL scripts.

3. Make a budget

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

   $117,925yearly

   $56.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mapping engineer salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average mapping engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$129,207	$62
   2	California	$129,060	$62
   3	California	$129,060	$62
   4	California	$128,916	$62
   5	California	$128,910	$62
   6	California	$126,358	$61
   7	California	$123,287	$59
   8	Massachusetts	$117,961	$57
   9	Washington	$114,632	$55
   10	Alabama	$112,954	$54
   11	Pennsylvania	$111,752	$54
   12	Oregon	$110,633	$53
   13	Virginia	$108,287	$52
   14	Colorado	$102,483	$49
   15	Colorado	$102,438	$49
   16	District of Columbia	$101,000	$49
   17	Michigan	$88,441	$43
   18	Michigan	$88,322	$42

   Average mapping engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$166,952	$80.27	14
   2	NVIDIA	$160,484	$77.16	4
   3	Uber Technologies	$158,836	$76.36
   4	Zoox	$156,077	$75.04
   5	Mapbox	$135,997	$65.38
   6	Über	$130,450	$62.72
   7	Lucid Motors	$121,169	$58.25	5
   8	Magna International	$112,445	$54.06
   9	Airbus	$100,683	$48.41	7
   10	Aptiv	$99,193	$47.69
   11	WaveSense	$98,837	$47.52
   12	U.S. Bank	$98,588	$47.40
   13	International Paper	$92,449	$44.45
   14	Faraday Future	$89,652	$43.10

4. Writing a mapping engineer job description

   A mapping 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 mapping engineer job description:

   Mapping engineer job description example

   Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
   At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
   
   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
   
   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
   
   Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
   At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
   
   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
   
   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
   
   We are currently seeking Android Developer, Software Engineer, for Infotainment systems.This position requires an experienced professional with a background in development of Android systems. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
   ResponsibilitiesAndroid software engineer to work on navigation experience in automotive infotainment system. Work in conjunction with the UX design team to define, scope, and refine the user-facing features and interactions. Design, implement, and deliver the in-vehicle software utilizing the underlying platform, frameworks, and SDKs. Work in conjunction with platform software engineers to analyze and optimize the system to achieve a highly responsive user experience. Diagnose, analyze, and resolve relevant issues based on testing, and user validation.
   Minimum QualificationsA minimum of 5+ years of industry experience in Android development, and proven industry experience of shipping Android software products. Domain knowledge and experience of software development on the Android system, and have worked with multiple area of Android SDK. Experience in API design, performance optimization, client architecture, or tools in the mobile space. Experience with maps, geocoding, or navigation Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Proficiency in Java programming to write clean and well structured code. Experience with IDEs, source code management, unit testing, code review, issue tracking, and graphics performance analysis tools.
   Preferred Qualifications Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively. Passion for user interactions and doing so with excellence. Desire and willingness to constantly learn new knowledge and skills.
   EducationsBS in Computer Science or related degree.
   At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
   
   Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
   At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
   
   Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
   
   To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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5. Post your job

   To find mapping 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 mapping engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level mapping 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 mapping engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit mapping engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with mapping 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 mapping engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect mapping 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.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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