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How much do technical engineering jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical engineering in the United States is $45.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.73 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, problem-solving, and relevant educational qualifications such as a bachelor's degree in engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, project management tools, and industry-specific certifications like PE (Professional Engineer) are typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking are crucial soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and addressing complex technical challenges. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring efficient project execution, innovative solutions, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Technical Engineering roles, and how can they be managed?

Technical Engineering professionals often encounter challenges such as tight project deadlines, rapidly evolving technologies, and the need to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Managing these challenges typically involves strong time management, continuous learning, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Engineers can benefit from developing clear documentation practices and participating in regular team meetings to ensure alignment and address potential issues early on.

What is technical engineering?

Technical engineering is a broad field focused on applying scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and improve systems, structures, and technology. Technical engineers often work on solving practical problems in industries such as manufacturing, construction, electronics, and information technology. Their responsibilities typically include designing blueprints, testing products, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Technical engineering roles require a strong technical background, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals. The field offers diverse career paths depending on specialization and industry.

What is the difference between Technical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering?

AspectTechnical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, technical certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, technical support in labs or officesDesign, manufacturing, maintenance in factories or labs
Industry UsageTechnology firms, manufacturing, R&DAutomotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing

Technical Engineering focuses on applying technical knowledge to design, test, and support engineering systems, often requiring specialized certifications. Mechanical Engineering involves designing and manufacturing mechanical systems, typically requiring a degree in mechanical engineering and licensure. Both roles are integral to engineering projects but differ in focus and work environment.

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USA Technical Engineering Director

Turner & Townsend

Concord, NC

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsendare looking for aTechnical Engineering Directorto work with our team alongside a key technology client. The role will be responsible for developing CQV procedures and managing the efforts of a thirdparty group. This role will also work closely with the QA/QC Director.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, a selfstarter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited supervision. This role requires a minimum of 20 years leading and directing CQV professionals. The successful candidate will have a strong scientific or engineering background with experience in CRDR, IQ, OQ, and PQ.

The Director of Technical Engineering will serve as a senior technical leader for engineeringrelated activities across our nationwide portfolio of megaprojects. This role ensures that technical decisions, design coordination, and engineering deliverables meet the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in fiber and electrical systems, combined with extensive experience delivering data centers, semiconductor facilities, energy systems, or largescale infrastructure megaprojects. This leader will oversee engineering governance, commissioning, QA/QC, technical risk management, and design assurance across multibilliondollar programs.

This is a highly visible, missioncritical role requiring exceptional technical judgment, crossdisciplinary engineering knowledge, and the ability to lead technical teams across complex, fastpaced environments.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Governance

  • Provide seniorlevel technical oversight and guidance for select megaprojects.
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, design criteria, and technical governance frameworks across all projects.
  • Provide executive oversight of multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring alignment with program objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Lead technical risk assessments, design reviews, and constructability evaluations for major engineering packages.

Electrical, Fiber, and Specialty Systems Expertise

  • Oversee the design, integration, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, fiber networks, critical power systems, and highdensity technical infrastructure.
  • Ensure technical solutions meet the stringent requirements of missioncritical environments such as data centers and semiconductor fabs.
  • Guide the development of resilient, scalable, and energyefficient systems across all megaprojects.

Megaproject Delivery & Technical Oversight

  • Provide technical direction for capital programs exceeding $1B, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
  • Partner with project directors, construction leadership, and external engineering firms to ensure seamless integration of engineering into program delivery.
  • Oversee technical interfaces across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fiber, controls, and specialty systems.

Commissioning, QA/QC & Technical Assurance

  • Lead commissioning strategy and execution for major systems, ensuring performance validation and operational readiness.
  • Establish QA/QC frameworks and conduct technical audits to ensure engineering integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and technical standards.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

  • Serve as a senior technical representative in discussions with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, and key partners.
  • Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and permitting requirements.
  • Provide expert guidance on technical claims, change management, and engineeringrelated disputes.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Fiber/Telecom Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred).
  • 15+ years of seniorlevel technical or engineering leadership experience on largescale capital projects.
  • Proven experience delivering data centers, semiconductor facilities, energy systems, or major infrastructure megaprojects.
  • Deep technical expertise in electrical systems, fiber networks, critical power, and highreliability technical environments.
  • Strong background in commissioning, QA/QC, technical risk management, and engineering governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams across complex, fastpaced programs.

Preferred

  • Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models.
  • Familiarity with hyperscale data center requirements, cleanroom environments, or highdensity industrial systems.
  • Professional certifications such as CxA, PMP, or LEED AP.

Why This Role Matters

This leader plays a pivotal role in ensuring the technical integrity, safety, and performance of some of the largest and most complex capital programs in the country. Their guidance directly influences project outcomes, operational reliability, and longterm asset performance across our megaproject portfolio.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Salary range for this nationwide role is $250k base and upwards, based on experience and location.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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