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Right Skale, Inc.

Staff Site Reliability Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Contract - Remote (US) Platform & Enablement Squads | Tier-0 Systems We are seeking a Staff-level Site Reliability Engineer to scale reliability maturity ...

Ergon

Reliability Engineer

Hattiesburg, MS · On-site

$101K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Reliability Engineer develops and maintains programs as needed to improve the overall ... This includes inspection interval analysis, review and approval of contract inspections, thickness ...

eTeam

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Job Summary : eTeam is a company seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for a contract position. The role involves developing automation solutions using Ansible and Python, as well as maintaining ...

Apex Informatics

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

Contract Work authorization: Cannot work with OPT or CPT Rate: 50/hr w2 Work Location (Address ... W (flexible on other 2 days) Site Reliability Engineer - Northern Trust, Goals Driven Wealth ...

C&W Services

Reliability Engineer

North Andover, MA · On-site

$103K - $130K/yr

Job Title Reliability Engineer Summary Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring ... Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and ...

GEM Technologies, Inc

Reliability Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$98K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Reliability Engineer with an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q ... of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

C&W Services

Reliability Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

$98K - $123K/yr

Job Title Reliability Engineer Summary Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring ... Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and ...

C&W Services

Reliability Engineer

North Randall, OH · On-site

$99K - $125K/yr

Job Title Reliability Engineer Summary Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring ... Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and ...

C&W Services

Reliability Engineer

West Jefferson, OH

$102K - $128K/yr

Job Title Reliability Engineer Summary Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring ... Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and ...

Appvion, Inc.

Reliability Engineer

Appleton, WI · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Appvion is seeking a Reliability Engineer to help improve equipment performance, reliability, and ... Maintain a working knowledge of the labor agreement to support contract commitments and effective ...

Palnar

SRE

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Job Role: SRE Location: 100% Remote Role Duration Long Term contract , * Includes Splunk, Dynatrace, Kubernetes, Incident management, support, Trouble shooting and Leadership skills * Serve as a ...

Rise Baking Company, LLC

Reliability Engineer

Tucker, GA · On-site

$96K - $121K/yr

... contract maintenance crews * Assist in the identification and tracking of plant critical spare ... Electrical Engineering preferred * 5+ years of experience in maintenance and reliability with ...

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Sphere Partners

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$58.75 - $78/hr

Contract Details * Notice - 1-2 weeks * 1099 contract / contractor / B2B * Term - 3-6 months with ... About the Role As a Site Reliability Engineer , you will own and improve the reliability ...

EmergencyMD

Reliability Engineer

Hattiesburg, MS · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Reliability Engineer develops and maintains programs as needed to improve the overall ... This includes inspection interval analysis, review and approval of contract inspections, thickness ...

Nightwing

Site Reliability Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$56.50 - $75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award** The Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) collaboratively works closely with the contract leadership, Platform teams, and Sponsor to refine the operational ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract reliability engineer in the United States is $117,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract reliability engineer?

A Contract Reliability Engineer is a professional hired on a temporary or project basis to ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of systems, equipment, or processes. They analyze failure data, perform root cause analysis, and implement strategies to improve system performance. This role often involves collaborating with maintenance teams, design engineers, and operations personnel to optimize asset life and reduce downtime. Contract roles may vary in duration and scope, depending on the project's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract reliability engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis, and mechanical or electrical systems, often supported by an engineering degree and relevant project experience. Familiarity with reliability software (such as Weibull analysis tools), FMEA, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are highly valued. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are important for collaborating with cross-functional teams and clearly conveying technical findings. These abilities are essential for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and delivering measurable value to clients on a contractual basis.

How much do Contract Reliability Engineers get paid?

Contract Reliability Engineers typically earn between $40 and $80 per hour, depending on experience, industry, and location. Salaries can vary based on certifications, technical skills, and the complexity of the systems they maintain.

What are the typical projects or responsibilities for a contract reliability engineer?

As a Contract Reliability Engineer, your responsibilities usually revolve around conducting reliability assessments, analyzing failure data, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies for client equipment or systems. You might be tasked with performing root cause analysis, recommending design improvements, and supporting maintenance teams in optimizing asset performance. Projects can vary widely by industry but often involve collaborating with operations, quality, and engineering teams to identify reliability risks and drive continuous improvement. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to work on diverse assignments, enhance problem-solving skills, and make a tangible impact on client operations.

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Staff Site Reliability Engineer

Right Skale, Inc.

Remote

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Staff Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Contract - Remote (US)
Platform & Enablement Squads | Tier-0 Systems
We are seeking a Staff-level Site Reliability Engineer to scale reliability maturity across the organization. This role blends deep operational experience, coaching, and system-level thinking. You will work in platform squads or rotating enablement engagements to improve organizational reliability practices.
Responsibilities:
  • Advance org-wide reliability practices (SLOs, SLIs, error budgets)
  • Lead Tier-0 incident response and operational improvements
  • Identify systemic scaling and reliability gaps
  • Embed with teams to implement SLOs and uplift reliability
  • Improve on-call quality, tooling, and operational hygiene
  • Teach reliability as a repeatable engineering discipline

Skills/Qualifications:
  • 10+ years in SRE, production engineering, or operations
  • Staff-level experience running large-scale, critical systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with SLO-driven reliability models
  • Proven incident leadership and systems thinking
  • Ability to coach and influence without authority

Nice-to-Haves
  • Kubernetes / EKS at scale
  • Experience on enablement or platform teams
  • Compliance-aware environments

Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6M + Extendible
Work Setting: Remote (US)

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