How to hire an owner, consulting engineer

How to hire an owner, consulting engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step owner, consulting engineer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your owner, consulting 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 an owner, consulting engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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

   This list shows salaries for various types of owner, consulting engineers.

   Type of Owner, Consulting Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Owner, Consulting Engineer	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$33-67
   Owner	Owners, in the most basic sense, own the business, company, or organization. They are responsible for building the business... Show more	$28-64
   Industrial Engineering Internship	An industrial engineer intern is a student working in a company to do industrial engineering tasks. Industrial engineering interns assist industrial engineers... Show more	$13-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Engineering Design
   • CAD
   • Windows Server
   • SEO
   • Infrastructure
   • HVAC
   • RF
   • Solidworks
   • PC
   • CNC
   • PLC
   • IDS
   • Web Site

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage PC desktop and server technical support for Microsoft and novell-base systems.
   • Manage deployment of cat5/e, Fibre backbone cabling and network infrastructure in large buildings.
   • Manage Jenkins security by providing specific access to authorize developers/testers using project base matrix authorization strategy.
   • Act as the interface between clients and vendors regarding the use and support of desktop and notebook PC's and peripherals.
   • Work on RF interference problems.
   • Work with non-profit groups to train and maintain their desktop and network systems.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, owner, consulting engineers' average salary in vermont is 45% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level owner, consulting engineers 51% less than senior-level owner, consulting engineers.
   • Certifications. An owner, consulting 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 an owner, consulting engineer's salary.

   Average owner, consulting engineer salary

   $98,987yearly

   $47.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level owner, consulting engineer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing an owner, consulting engineer job description

   An owner, consulting 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 an owner, consulting engineer job description:

   Owner, consulting engineer job description example

   As an Application Owner and experienced member of our Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.
   
   This role will act as the Application Owner for our largest customer based application. The ideal candidate will a have strong technical background (However, this role is not a hands on and will not code - there is a team that does this) with the ability to coordinate work with the team of developers and explain what needs to be done with technical teams and leadership. Strong project management skills are a must.
   This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
   
   + BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
   
   + Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
   
   + Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems
   
   + Ability to lead projects
   
   + Ability to communicate to technical teams in technical terms
   
   + Ability to communicate to managers and leadership on the status of the application, issues, etc.
   
   + Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages.
   
   + Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
   
   + Keen understanding of financial control and budget management
   
   + Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals
   
   + Passionate about building an innovative culture
   
   + Knowledge of database systems and infrastructure
   
   + Ensure the application is in compliant with all the risk, controls and access management policies.
   
   + Communicates application hygiene requirements to all application and product teams
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find owner, consulting 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 owner, consulting engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit owner, consulting engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit owner, consulting engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 owner, consulting engineer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the owner, consulting 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.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with 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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