Chief Engineer

Hilton Dallas/Park Cities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount on hotel stays

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off after 90 days

Vision insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Hilton Dallas Park Cities is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the hotel’s engineering team, owning and elevating the function to ensure peak performance and guest safety. You will oversee preventive maintenance, asset protection, and vendor relationships, delivering reliable, energy-conscious operations.

The role demands hands-on leadership, expert knowledge of building systems, and strong financial acumen to manage budgets and capital planning while mentoring a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality engineering, facilities management, or related industry.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Experience with luxury or boutique hospitality properties strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and strengthen an already fully operational engineering function.
• Gain deep understanding of the building's existing systems and optimize processes.
• Lead an engineering team to deliver reliable, guest-focused operations.
• Maintain preventive maintenance protocols and long-term asset protection plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and service agreements to support cost-effective performance.
• Update and enforce SOPs and emergency response plans for guest safety and continuity.
• Partner cross-functionally to support seamless hotel operations and foster collaboration.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing & mechanical

Budgeting & vendor management

Life safety & codes

Blueprint reading

Building automation

Energy management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Progressive leadership experience in hospitality engineering

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Energy management software

Job description

About The Opportunity

Practice Hospitality is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Engineer to join the team at Hilton Dallas Park Cities. This is a chance to lead an established engineering team, take full ownership, and raise its performance every day.

About The Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Dallas's most desirable neighborhood, Hilton Dallas Park Cities is a hotel that treats new friends like neighbors and neighbors like family. Committed to creating remarkable hospitality experiences that foster connection, it is integrated into the fabric of the neighborhood with interesting and exceptional service. Just minutes from Love Field, Hilton Dallas Park Cities the ideal home base for business, leisure and small group travel. With 230 guest rooms, 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, an inviting rooftop pool, grab-and-go that serves up healthy breakfast options and the hotel's bar open for drinks and small plates every evening, this is where good things happen, and all are welcome.

Job Role

In this role, you'll be responsible for elevating and strengthening an already fully operational engineering function. That means gaining a deep understanding of the building's existing systems, optimizing current processes, and leading an engineering team that takes pride in keeping the hotel performing at its best each day.

Your focus will include:

• Enhancing and maintaining all preventive maintenance protocols,operational checklists, and long-term asset protection plans to ensure the property remains in peak condition.

• Leading, developing, and mentoring a high-performing engineering team toconsistently deliver reliable, guest-focused operations.

• Managing and refining vendor relationships and service agreements to supportefficient, cost-effective, and dependable building performance.

• Updating and enforcing SOPs and emergency response plansthat prioritize guest safety, system integrity, and operational continuity.

• Partnering cross-functionallyto support seamless hotel operations and contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and care.

You'll become the leader who knows this building inside and out—and the one who ensures it continues to operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. We're looking for a hands-on, detail-minded professional who understands that every system, switch, and sensor plays a role in delivering thoughtful design, responsible operations, and genuine hospitality.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality engineering, facilities management, or related industry
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing technical teams
• Experience with luxury or boutique hospitality properties strongly preferred

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert-level knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC operations, plumbing, and mechanical equipment diagnostics
• Advanced understanding of life safety systems, building automation, and energy management systems
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and system documentation
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, capital planning, and vendor management
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with ability to mentor and develop technical talent
• Deep knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions including mechanical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to equipment maintenance
• Comfort working at heights and in areas with potential safety hazards
• Availability for on-call responsibilities and emergency response situations
• Ability to walk extensively throughout the property and navigate stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus Incentive Plan, performance based

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount on hotel stays
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off available 90 days after start date
• Vision insurance
• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program

About The Company

Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, each other and making every moment together enriching, fulfilling and fun.

EOE |Disabled |Veteran

Practice Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Practice Hospitality's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, teammate activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Source: Practice Hospitality