Assistant Chief Engineer

SkyBridge Luxury; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

SkyBridge Luxury & Associates partners with a premier Alabama resort to recruit an experienced, hands-on Assistant Chief Engineer for its engineering leadership team.

Based on expansive grounds along the Gulf Coast, the role offers leadership, renovation projects, and a path to advance within luxury hospitality engineering. The position emphasizes safety, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising engineering/maintenance teams in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
• Experience with digital preventive maintenance systems and work-orders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer in overseeing daily engineering and maintenance operations.
• Assist in leading, training, mentoring, and onboarding engineering staff.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, work orders, inspections, and repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Digital PM systems

Job description

SkyBridge Luxury & Associates is partnering with a premier luxury resort in Alabama to identify an experienced, hands-on Assistant Chief Engineer to join its engineering leadership team.

Set on expansive grounds along Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast, this established destination resort offers an exceptional hospitality experience with upscale accommodations, extensive amenities, and a commitment to outstanding guest service.

This is a newly created leadership position offering an exciting opportunity for a strong Engineering Supervisor or emerging engineering leader ready to take the next step in their career. With significant property improvements underway, this is an excellent time to join a growing and evolving engineering operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Engineer in overseeing daily engineering and maintenance operations throughout the resort.
• Assist in leading, training, mentoring, and onboarding engineering associates.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs, work orders, inspections, and repairs to ensure optimal property conditions.
• Utilize digital maintenance management systems to track work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, and departmental productivity.
• Support the maintenance and operation of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and life-safety systems.
• Assist with renovation projects, capital improvements, vendor coordination, and contractor oversight.
• Promote workplace safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional guest service.
• Serve as a departmental leader in the Chief Engineer's absence.

Ideal Qualifications

• Previous engineering, facilities, or maintenance supervisory experience, preferably within a full-service hotel, luxury resort, or similarly complex hospitality environment.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Experience with digital preventative maintenance (PM) systems and work-order management.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop engineering associates.
• A hands-on leadership style with strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting property renovations or capital improvement projects is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The resort offers a competitive compensation package, annual bonus potential, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Engineering Supervisor ready to advance into an Assistant Chief Engineer role, or an experienced Assistant Chief Engineer seeking to join a respected luxury resort.

With a newly established leadership position, a collaborative engineering team, and continued investment in property improvements, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in luxury hospitality.