A generation ago, the only people hiring contract software engineers were tech companies that developed software as a core aspect of their business. Since then, the world has increasingly digitized, and just about every kind of business imaginable is reliant on proprietary software of some kind. Own a restaurant? A branded app can help you attract new business and compete…

When people talk about IT contract staffing, the first benefit that pops up is almost always the cost-effectiveness or affordability. It doesn’t matter whether you’re outsourcing routine work overseas or bringing in a local specialist for a complex project – the cost benefits practically jump off the page. Money is great, but it isn’t everything. Let’s take a look at…

These days, as more and more companies switch to a project-based workflow, skilled engineers are in high demand. Finding the right temp engineer is like hitting the jackpot. More often than not, the search starts with an engineering temp agency. Evaluating an engineering temp agency after they help you fill a position is easy enough – all you have to…

The right contract staffing strategy can greatly increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your hiring efforts, but like anything in life worth doing, execution is key. How Engineering Contract Agencies Support Innovation. Here are 5 simple contract staffing tips you can use before signing on the dotted line. Think Strategically Before making any type of hiring decision, it’s important to…

On the surface, resource extraction and app development share very little in common. Lumber, oil & gas, and mining are some of the most established, longest-tenured industries in North America, while the majority of apps developed this year are very much products of this day and age. Mining conglomerates typically don’t design dating apps or food delivery services. The only…

Contract engineering positions used to be difficult to fill. Skilled engineers wanted the stability of a regular 9-5 job. Businesses wanted the dependability of a long-term employee. Engineering contracting was primarily used for entry-level positions at the bottom and high-priced consultants at the top. There wasn’t much in the middle. Evaluating Engineering Temp Agency Credentials. That has changed in a…

Though they offer similar benefits to your company, not all temporary engineering positions are the same. Most temporary engineers are also contracted engineers, but this is not exclusively true. Self-employed freelance engineers, for example, operate as an incorporated business rather than a contracted employee. Despite not being classified as contract engineers, they are indeed engineers and are (hopefully) working under some…

Engineering contractor rates, like engineer salaries, can vary significantly depending on the specific role. An engineering consultant working with NASA can charge hundreds of dollars an hour, while an entry-level software engineer might not even make that in a day. Unlike the salary of full-time engineering positions, which is fairly uniform in its scope, engineering contractor rates can also vary…