Time to get paid what you're worth. Tap into 25+ years of stationary engineering expertise, mentoring tradespeople to level up their careers. Don't do this journey alone.
Why Stationary Engineering?
Services & Offerings
Every session is built specifically for stationary engineers.
Path to Stationary Engineer
Learn the common paths into the field, how Dan can help, and get your questions answered live on Google Meet.
Example Resume
Walk through a real senior resume, learn what property managers look for, and ask Dan your questions live on Google Meet.
1-on-1 Meeting with Dan
Talk with Dan about whatever you need. Straight answers based on field experience, live on Google Meet.
Interview Prep
Submit your materials and Dan helps you walk in fully prepared for the real thing, live on Google Meet.
Cover Letter and Template Made For You
Dan learns your story and handcrafts a personalized cover letter template plus a job-specific version, built around you.
Resume Made for You
Dan draws out your experience in a 1-on-1 session, then handwrites your resume with the right industry language.
Entry Track
A 12-week program covering everything you need to become a stationary engineer, live on Google Meet every week.
Managerial Elite
A 6-month group mentorship for engineers pushing toward Senior or Chief Engineer status.
Path to Stationary Engineer
Not sure where to start? This 30-minute live session covers the field, the benefits, what employers want, and what it takes to get hired as a stationary engineer. Free with a promo code.
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Who It's For
Anyone asking "how do I get into this field?"
Session Format
30 minutes live on Google Meet. Dan covers the field, then opens the floor.
- What stationary engineering actually is — the role, the systems, and what a day looks like
- Why this career: six-figure potential, real healthcare, 401(k), recession-proof stability, and AI-proof work
- What employers want — required knowledge and key skills
- Who qualifies — tradespeople, trade school grads, technically inclined workers, and career changers
- Your trade background is a foundation — stationary engineering is one of the best pivots available
- Certifications and licensing — what you need, what varies by state, and where to start
- Live Q&A with Dan — no question is too basic
- Senior stationary engineers regularly earn $90K–$140K+. The ceiling rises with experience and certification
- Buildings run in any economy — hospitals, universities, and offices always need engineers. This field is recession and AI-proof
- HVAC, electrical, plumbing, facilities, and boiler backgrounds all transfer directly into this career
- EPA Section 608 and a low-pressure boiler license are the most common starting certifications — requirements vary by state
Have a Promo Code?
Fill out our short survey and receive a promo code for a free session.
Once you have your promo code, enter it at checkout when booking below.
Pick your date and time on TidyCal. If you have a promo code, enter it at checkout. You'll receive a Google Meet link once your booking is confirmed.
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
Example Resume
Most resumes never get pulled from the pile. In this 30-minute session Dan walks through a real senior resume section by section — and shows you exactly what gets you hired. Free with a promo code.
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Who It's For
Anyone who wants to see a strong resume before writing their own.
Session Format
30 minutes live on Google Meet. Real resume, section by section.
- How the resume review process actually works — ATS bots, recruiters, and hiring managers
- Why your resume has 6 seconds to make an impression and how to use them
- The language property managers and hiring teams respond to
- How to frame your licenses, systems, and trade experience correctly
- Side-by-side before and after comparisons on live resume sections
- Live Q&A with Dan — bring your own resume questions
- Bring your current resume — even a rough draft. Dan can reference it during Q&A
- Write down 2–3 questions before joining. The Q&A goes fast
- Take notes on the language Dan uses — the exact phrasing is what gets resumes pulled
- If you're a career changer, pay close attention to how the example resume frames non-traditional experience
Have a Promo Code?
Fill out our short survey and receive a promo code for a free session.
Once you have your promo code, enter it at checkout when booking below.
Pick your date and time on TidyCal. If you have a promo code, enter it at checkout. You'll receive a Google Meet link once your booking is confirmed.
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
1-on-1 Meeting with Dan
Bring a question, a decision, or a situation you can't figure out. Dan gives you straight answers based on 25 years in the field.
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Who It's For
Anyone with a career question they need straight answers on.
Session Format
1 hour, private on Google Meet. You set the agenda.
- Private session, just you and Dan
- 25 years of straight field experience
- Clarity on your exact next step
- Union vs. non-union for my market?
- How to negotiate a raise with property management?
- How to move from HVAC into stationary engineering?
- What does a chief engineer do differently?
Pick your date and time on TidyCal. You'll be asked what you'd like to discuss so Dan can come prepared. You'll receive a private Google Meet link once your booking is confirmed.
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
Interview Prep
Most candidates walk in underprepared. Submit your materials and Dan reviews everything before the call so the session is built around your specific role.
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Who It's For
Anyone with an upcoming interview who wants to walk in fully prepared.
Session Format
Private 1-on-1 on Google Meet. Everything focused on your role.
- Dan reviews all your materials first
- Build 1 strong story from your experience and get help framing your answers
- BAS, HVAC, boiler language that lands
- What to say when you don't know
- How to frame your scope of work
- Tone, confidence, and delivery coached
- Panels include property manager, chief engineer, and HR
- Interviews are story-based. Dan helps you build yours
- BAS, emergency procedures, and contractor management always come up
- Dan coaches you on how to handle questions you can't answer confidently
Submit your materials first so Dan can review them before your call, then book your session.
Step 1. Submit Your Materials
Step 2. Book Your Session
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
Cover Letter and Template Made For You
Most engineers ignore the cover letter or write a generic one. Dan writes yours from scratch, written for you and the specific role you want.
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Who It's For
Anyone who wants a professional cover letter without writing it themselves.
How It Works
Intake form, then a call with Dan, then two cover letters delivered to your inbox.
- Intake form before the call
- 1-on-1 session to pull your story
- Reusable template built around you
- Job-specific version, ready to send
- Written to sound like you, not a form letter
- Delivered to your inbox
- 15-min follow-up call included
- Tells property managers how you lead, not just what you've done
- Building great relationships with tenants is a sign of a strong engineer — ownership notices
- Where you explain a career change or non-traditional path
- Contractors remember who treated them well. That reputation follows you
A generic opening vs. one that shows leadership and fit from line one.
"I am writing to apply for the stationary engineer position. I have experience in HVAC and building maintenance and believe I would be a good fit for your team."
"I am writing to apply for the [Position] position at [Company]. Having spent my career focused on operating and upgrading complex, mission-critical infrastructure, I possess the direct experience required to lead your team in fostering a highly efficient and well-managed mechanical systems department."
A reusable structure Dan builds into your template — personalized to you, not a form letter.
My approach to facilities management is rooted in the early, hands-on experience I gained maintaining airplanes and commercial properties alongside my grandfather.
Bracketed items are placeholders — your version is written from your actual background and target role.
| Option | Price | Field-Specific | Two Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic cover letter service | $100–$300 | No | No |
| Professional writing service | $500–$900 | Rarely | No |
| Cover Letter Made for You — Dan Chadbourne | $500 | Yes | Yes |
Fill out the intake form so Dan knows your background, then book your call once you've submitted.
Step 1. Fill Out Intake Form
Step 2. Book Your Intake Call
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
Resume Made for You
Most engineers undersell themselves on paper. Dan sits down with you, pulls out what matters, and writes it the way property managers want to read it.
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Who It's For
Anyone who wants a professional resume without the guesswork.
How It Works
Intake form, then a call with Dan, then your resume delivered to your inbox.
- Short intake form so Dan knows your background and career targets before the session
- 1-on-1 session with Dan on Google Meet. he pulls out your full work history, asks the right questions, and finds the experience you didn't think to include
- A professional resume written entirely by Dan. not a template, not a filler document. built from your actual story
- Written for your target role in stationary engineering with the correct industry language that property managers and property owners recognize immediately
- Delivered to your inbox within the agreed timeframe
- A 15-minute follow-up call on Google Meet to walk through your finished resume together, answer your questions, and make sure it's exactly right before you send it out
- Property managers want to see the building types, square footage, and systems you've run. they need to know whether you've operated at their scale before
- Compliance language matters: OSHA, Title 24, COIs, scope of work, life safety systems. engineers who use this terminology on paper signal they can communicate with ownership and vendors
- Certifications should be listed correctly. a low-pressure boiler license, a high-pressure boiler license, an EPA 608, and a BOMA or NFMT affiliation each carry different weight depending on the market
- Soft skills that property managers value. tenant communication, vendor coordination, emergency response, and shift handoff documentation. almost never appear on engineer resumes. They should
Same experience. Different language. This is the difference Dan makes.
"Supervised contractors during building renovation and handled maintenance issues as they came up."
"Coordinated with contractors to ensure strict compliance with OSHA, Title 24, contract scope of work, and company building standards. Verified current COIs prior to work commencement."
Full before/after walkthrough shown live in the Example Resume group session.
A reusable structure Dan builds into your template — personalized to you, not a form letter.
My approach to facilities management is rooted in the early, hands-on experience I gained maintaining airplanes and commercial properties alongside my grandfather.
Bracketed items are placeholders — your version is written from your actual background and target role.
| Option | Price | Field-Specific | 1-on-1 Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic resume service | $200–$400 | No | No |
| Professional resume writer | $800–$1,500 | Rarely | No |
| Resume Made for You — Dan Chadbourne | $500 | Yes | Yes |
Fill out the intake form so Dan knows your background, then book your session once you've submitted.
Step 1. Fill Out Intake Form
Step 2. Book Your Session
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
Entry Track
Don't know where to start? This 12-week program covers everything you need to get hired as a stationary engineer, step by step, live with Dan every week.
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Who It's For
People entering the field who want structure, accountability, and a clear path.
Program Format
12 weeks of live group sessions on Google Meet. Small cohort, direct access.
- Full scope: systems, BAS, life safety
- How property managers hire
- Which licenses to get and when
- Guidance with resume and cover letter
- Interview prep and practice included
- Weekly live sessions with accountability
- 25 years of field knowledge, not theory
- Small cohort, direct access to Dan
- Most engineers are hired by property management companies or building ownership directly
- Class A office, residential high-rise, and hospital buildings each demand different things
- Wrong license for your market costs months. Dan covers this early
- BAS and BMS knowledge is now expected in most stationary engineer interviews
Staying in a general trade role vs. transitioning to stationary engineering.
| Path | Cost | Duration | Field-Specific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade school program | $5K–$20K | 1–2 years | General |
| Figure it out alone | Free | Unknown | No guidance |
| Entry Track — Dan Chadbourne | $1,500 | 12 weeks | Yes |
Not a replacement for apprenticeship. Built to run alongside your path or get you started faster.
- Which licenses your market requires before you apply
- How to position yourself when you have no direct experience
- What property managers look for in a first hire
- How to build the contractor relationships that move your career forward
Start with a quick intro call. Talk through the program, get your questions answered, and get enrolled. Payment is completed at checkout. You'll receive a Google Meet link for all sessions after enrolling.
To request a refund, email dan@danchadbourne.com with your booking details. Dan will process the refund through Stripe and you will receive a confirmation once it is issued.
Managerial Elite
You're already in the field. This 6-month program is built for engineers ready to step into Senior or Chief Engineer and want a direct line to someone who's done it.
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Who It's For
Experienced engineers ready to step into Senior or Chief Engineer.
Program Format
6 months of live group sessions on Google Meet. Small cohort, direct access to Dan.
- 6-month roadmap to your next title
- Leadership coaching for building engineers
- Contractor management and COI compliance
- Budget and capital planning basics
- How to be seen as leadership-ready
- Networking and industry visibility strategy
- Small cohort, direct access to Dan
- Property managers and ownership evaluate chiefs on business skills, not just technical ones
- Chiefs run the engineering department with minimal oversight. You have to be ready
- Owning vendor contracts, COIs, and OSHA compliance is a chief engineer's job
- Budget and capital planning fluency moves engineers into chief roles faster
| Responsibility | Senior Engineer | Chief Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Operates and maintains building systems | Yes | Yes |
| Day-to-day budgeting | Yes | Yes |
| Leads and schedules engineering team | Rarely | Yes |
| Capital planning and ownership reporting | Rarely | Yes |
| Owns vendor contracts and COIs | No | Yes |
| Primary contact for property management | Rarely | Yes |
- How to be seen as leadership-ready before the role opens up
- Managing contractors well, they remember who treated them right
- Speaking the budget language ownership and property managers expect
- Building the reputation that gets you called first
This program is coming soon. Fill out the form below to be first in line when spots open. it takes 30 seconds and gets you early access before it goes public.