Maintenance Engineer Jobs

Maintenance Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, and commercial real estate, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in electrical systems, HVAC, and predictive maintenance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,303+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHHM Hotels
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type97% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Nevada Gold Mines
Maintenance Reliability Engineer I
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Maintenance Reliability Engineer I
Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, Nevada
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Hotel Maintenance Engineer
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Hotel Maintenance Engineer
Mims Consulting Group
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
On-Site

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Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Maintenance Engineer – CNC Machining & Automation
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Maintenance Engineer – CNC Machining & Automation
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Coldwater, Michigan
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$62k - $72k/yr
201-500

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City and County of Denver
Staff Engineer - Street Maintenance Engineering
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City and County of Denver
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Staff Engineer - Street Maintenance Engineering
City and County of Denver
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
$74k - $123k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Peachtree Group
Hotel Maintenance Engineer
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Hotel Maintenance Engineer
Peachtree Group
Paso Robles, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
HVAC Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Mechanical Engineering
1,001-5,000

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Maintenance Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    HHM Hotels30
  • A
    Aimbridge Hospitality25
  • Highgate
    Highgate22
  • Marriott International
    Marriott International21
  • Schulte Hospitality
    Schulte Hospitality21

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism72
  • Manufacturing18
  • Construction & Real Estate17
  • Healthcare & Medical Services17
  • Investment & Asset Management10

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance engineer jobs.

  • High school diploma or associate degree in a technical discipline such as electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial equipment, building systems, or production machinery
  • Proficiency with PLCs, HVAC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance programs including CMMS software such as SAP PM or Maximo
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and knowledge of lockout/tagout and confined-space safety procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals

Tips for Your Maintenance Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to each sector

A manufacturing maintenance engineer resume should lead with equipment types and uptime metrics, while a facilities role rewards HVAC certifications and preventive maintenance schedules. Match your language to the industry in the job posting before you apply.

List certifications above your degree

Employers scan for EPA 608, OSHA 30, or an Electrical License faster than they read education history. Put active certifications near the top of your resume so a hiring manager sees them in the first five seconds.

Target openings that name your equipment

If you have hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens drives, or Carrier chillers, filter for postings that name those exact systems. Familiarity with the installed base cuts your ramp time and is a genuine differentiator in interviews.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists maintenance engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a STAR story about a critical failure

Every maintenance engineer interview includes a question about a breakdown you diagnosed under pressure. Prepare one concrete story using the Situation, Task, Action, Result format, with specific details about the fault, your troubleshooting steps, and the downtime you recovered.

Negotiate shift differentials and on-call terms

Base pay is only part of the offer. Clarify whether the role includes on-call rotations, weekend coverage, or hazard pay before you accept. Ask HR to put the on-call schedule and any differential rates in writing as part of the offer letter.

Maintenance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance engineers?

The companies hiring the most maintenance engineers right now include HHM Hotels, Aimbridge Hospitality, and Highgate, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing facilities, data centers, and large commercial property managers tend to post the highest volumes year-round.

How many maintenance engineer jobs are remote?

About 3% of maintenance engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Remote work is most common in condition-monitoring, reliability engineering, and CMMS administration positions where the primary output is data analysis rather than physical repair.

How do you become a maintenance engineer?

Start with a technical foundation: an associate degree or vocational training in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance gives you the theory employers expect. Combine that with hands-on experience in an apprenticeship, technician role, or military service branch that works with equipment systems. Earn recognized certifications such as EPA 608 for refrigerants or an electrician's license for your state. Build competency with CMMS platforms, then apply for maintenance engineer roles that match your equipment experience.

Can you get a maintenance engineer job with little experience?

Yes, entry-level maintenance engineer roles exist, particularly in facilities and commercial real estate where employers are willing to train candidates who show mechanical aptitude. Completing a vocational program, earning an OSHA 10 card, and demonstrating hands-on work through internships, military service, or even residential repair projects strengthens your application. Targeting smaller facilities or second-shift openings improves your odds when competing against candidates with more years on the job.

What does the maintenance engineer interview process look like?

Most maintenance engineer interviews involve a phone screen with HR followed by a technical interview with a facilities manager or engineering lead. The technical stage typically includes scenario-based questions about diagnosing faults, prioritizing work orders, and describing your experience with specific equipment or systems. Some employers add a practical skills assessment or a walk-through of their facility where they ask how you would approach a visible problem. References and a background check usually close the process.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background, location, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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