Okay, let’s calculate. Nicole has a mix of technical skills like Solidworks and Matlab, which are valuable in the Engineering field. She also has Sales and Customer Service experience, which can be applied to various industries. Location is Baltimore, MD, which is a mid-sized city. Considering her skill set, I'd estimate her rate to be on the lower side of the industry average. A junior engineer with similar skills might charge $75–$100 per hour. However, since Nicole has a degree from Penn State University, I'll round down to $75, assuming she's not a recent graduate.