How to hire a staff field engineer

How to hire a staff field engineer, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect staff field 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 staff field engineer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Staff Field Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Staff Field Engineer	Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).	$28-84
   Electrical & Instrumentation Designer	An electrical instrumentation designer's main job is to design instruments that can be used in various areas such as laboratories, power plants, or research institutes. They work together with a team or individually to design instruments, create a prototype, and test its functions... Show more	$28-52
   Electrical Designer	An electrical designer designs and develops electrical circuit and system layouts for electric power distribution. The responsibilities of an electrical designer include assembling electrical panels and leading a team of document control personnel in-charged to identify and organize facility maintenance drawings... Show more	$22-42

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Public Speaking
   • Geotechnical
   • Field Testing
   • Soil Samples
   • Customer Specifications
   • GPS
   • Patient Care
   • Ministry
   • CRU
   • RAN
   • at-Risk Youth
   • CAD
   • Campaign Events
   • Event Planning

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   Responsibilities:

   • Recruit, train, and manage supporters and volunteers in preparation for and during caucus night.
   • Provide technical support for VPN and RAS.
   • Utilize ascend products to establish ISDN lines for VPN connections.
   • Maintain and support overhead display projectors and associate PC peripheral equipment.
   • Perform onsite troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems including calibration checks and simulate runs, minimizing downtime and preventing future complications.
   • Service and troubleshot electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical problems on industrial digital printers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your staff field engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A staff field engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, staff field engineers' average salary in montana is 49% less than in virginia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level staff field engineers earn 66% less than senior-level staff field engineers.
   • Certifications. A staff field engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a staff field engineer's salary.

   Average staff field engineer salary

   $101,986yearly

   $49.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level staff field engineer salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a staff field engineer job description

   A staff field 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 staff field engineer job description:

   Staff field engineer job description example

   CTL|Thompson Inc. seeks a Staff Engineer for its Colorado Springs, CO office. The successful applicant will work with the Division Manager or Field Services Manager to provide oversight during construction of projects such as land development, commercial buildings and residential projects. Strong desire and ability to provide client-focused service are required. Construction observation and materials testing experience with soils, pavements, foundations, and various structure construction methods are required. Local experience, including with expansive soils is desired, but not required. Work will be primarily geared toward projects; however, client service and business development will also be required.
   Duties will include:
   
   + Engineering oversight of construction observation and materials testing services, under the direction of the Field Services Manager
   
   + Writing proposals, reports, and letters
   
   + Providing engineering consultation
   
   + Attending project meetings
   
   + Marketing
   
   The ideal applicant will have a B.S. in engineering (MS preferred), and about 3 years of geotechnical experience. In addition to strong engineering skills, this individual must possess an understanding of construction methods and client relations. Good writing and communication skills are essential. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
   
   Staff Engineers are paid an annual salary between $45,000.00 and $80,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. Our offer will be based upon individuals experience and qualifications. Our full time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account. Retirement benefits include a 401K and profit sharing plan.
   
   As leaders in the industry, CTL|Thompson, Inc. employs only those with technical excellence and professionalism. Individuals exhibiting these qualities are attracted to CTL|Thompson, Inc. by the potential for professional growth and advancement within our organization, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders.
   
   CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.
   
   Any offer of employment will be contingent upon:
   
   + Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.
   
   + Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.
   
   + A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.
   
   Please note that CTL|Thompson, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CTL|Thompson, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CTL|Thompson, Inc.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right staff field engineer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with staff field engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit staff field engineers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit staff field 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 staff field engineer

   Once you've found the staff field 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 important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is 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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