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Weekend Engineer Jobs in Albuquerque, NM (NOW HIRING)

Vantage Systems

Engineer I

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. Since our establishment in 1992, we have consistently ...

Vantage Systems

Engineer II

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. Since our establishment in 1992, we have consistently ...

TechStaff, Inc

Mechanical Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join our Albuquerque, NM team. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in Mechanical ...

Techstaff

Mechanical Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Mechanical Engineers to join our Albuquerque, NM team. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established career in Mechanical ...

Veterans Health Administration

Healthcare Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site +1

$62K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides engineering support to the New Mexico VA Health Care System and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes ...

PNM Resources

Engineer I-IV

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Distribution Standards PREFERENCES Degree in Electrical/Civil Engineering preferred Engineer IV Salary: DOE Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the ...

General Atomics

Engineer IV

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Engineer to join our Uranium Resources Group near Grants, New Mexico. This role bridges the gap between conceptual process design and physical plant ...

General Atomics

Engineer IV

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$89K - $155K/yr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Engineer to join our Uranium Resources Group near Grants, New Mexico. This role bridges the gap between conceptual process design and physical plant ...

CACI International, Inc.

NAVWAR Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Outside Continental US * * * The ...

AeroVironment

Quality Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$69K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular Summary The Quality Engineer (QE) ensures delivered product quality for our customers and drives effective quality controls across the product lifecycle. In this role, the QE ...

AeroVironment, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$69K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular Summary The Quality Engineer (QE) ensures delivered product quality for our customers and drives effective quality controls across the product lifecycle. In this role, the QE ...

Lochner

Airport Design Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed ...

Stantec

Mechanical Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative ...

Pacific Fusion

Manufacturing Engineer

Los Lunas, NM · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Why This Role Matters The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for evaluating current manual processes and making them more efficient, robust and reliable through improved instructions, tooling or ...

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How much do weekend engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend engineer in Albuquerque, NM is $65,385.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,061.00 and $91,550.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend engineer?

Weekend Engineers are professionals who typically work engineering shifts during weekends, rather than standard weekday hours. They may be responsible for maintaining, repairing, or monitoring systems, equipment, or facilities to ensure continuous operation during off-peak times. Weekend Engineers are often employed in industries that require 24/7 coverage, such as manufacturing, IT, utilities, or facilities management. Their role is crucial for addressing urgent issues, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting operations when regular staff are not available.

What does a weekend engineer do?

A weekend engineer works part-time (usually on weekends and evening hours) to service equipment for various companies that they use in their operations. In addition to weekend shifts, some positions also require you to have on-call hours available on a rotating schedule with other engineers. Your responsibilities vary depending on the job and the company for which you work. For an IT company, you may service computer equipment, internet lines, and other technical equipment. In a factory position, you may work on production line equipment, such as conducting routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, ordering parts for replacement, and repairing broken or worn-down equipment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend engineer?

To thrive as a Weekend Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering fundamentals, troubleshooting, and relevant technical qualifications such as a degree or certification in your engineering discipline. Familiarity with industry-specific tools, maintenance management systems, and diagnostic equipment is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under time constraints are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient operations, rapid response to issues, and minimal downtime during critical weekend shifts.

How does the schedule and workload of a weekend engineer typically differ from standard weekday engineering roles?

Weekend Engineers usually work during non-traditional hours, often covering shifts on Saturdays and Sundays to provide critical support or maintenance when regular staff are off. This role often involves troubleshooting urgent issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring system uptime with minimal supervision. Collaboration is still key; Weekend Engineers regularly communicate with weekday teams to ensure seamless project handoffs and accurate reporting. Flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to quickly adapt to unexpected challenges are important for success in this position.

What is the difference between Weekend Engineer vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectWeekend EngineerMaintenance Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical)Relevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical)
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, commercial, or facility settings during weekendsIndustrial, commercial, or facility settings, often full-time
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, facilities management, utilitiesManufacturing, facilities, building maintenance
Search & Comparison IntentPart-time weekend work, specialized weekend rolesFull-time maintenance roles, general upkeep

The main difference between a Weekend Engineer and a Maintenance Technician lies in their work schedule and scope. Weekend Engineers typically work part-time during weekends, focusing on specific engineering tasks, while Maintenance Technicians often work full-time, handling routine repairs and upkeep. Both roles require similar certifications and are found in similar industries, but their work hours and job focus differ.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Engineer job openings in Albuquerque, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,385 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

ERS - Supervising Engineer - Albuquerque, NM

Vertiv Group Corp.

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Vertiv rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

367th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description


POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for performing supervisory, sales and administrative duties in a small area service center location or a designated scope of a larger service center while performing fieldwork on a regular basis. Technically support a Region of service engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervise, train and assist other field service engineers and technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
  • Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising "turnkey" projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
    • Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
    • Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports, and billing.
    • Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
  • May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
  • Actively involved client interface and business development activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • 1+ Senior Field Engineer, Field Engineer, and/or Technician

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
  • Requires special skills in a majority of the following: Power quality surveys - generation and co-generation start-up - ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems - drive systems - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis.
  • Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class.
  • Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
  • A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required.
  • A good theoretical background and strong management skills are necessary.
  • Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
  • Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
  • Strong computer skills including editing, formatting and using templates in Microsoft Word use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
  • Technical presentations and articles may be required.
  • Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work. Must be available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
  • Valid Driver's License.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years' experience; OR
  • Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience; OR
  • High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience.
  • NETA 3 Certification or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. - 45 Ibs.)
  • Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
  • Frequent Standing
  • Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
  • Frequent bending / twisting
  • Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
  • Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
  • Extreme cold (below 32*)
  • Extreme heat (above 100*)
  • Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
  • Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
  • Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
  • Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
  • 50%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS
  • Own it
  • Act with urgency
  • Foster a customer-first mindset
  • Think big and execute
  • Lead by example
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Learn and seek out development
  • Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
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