Design-Forward Hotel Engineering Leader

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in New York City is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering team at a dynamic, unionized lifestyle hotel. You will partner with the Director of Engineering to maintain operations, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure code and safety compliance across facilities.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety knowledge, plus the ability to work within a union environment and manage budgets and

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of engineering leadership experience, preferably in a full-service or lifestyle hotel.
• Experience working in a union environment strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Familiarity with New York City codes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the Engineering department across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.
• Lead, coach, and collaborate with union engineering colleagues in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain the aesthetic and functional integrity of a design-forward lifestyle hotel.
• Drive preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with NYC codes and regulations (FDNY, DOB, Local Laws) and Hyatt safety standards.
• Respond to guest and operational needs with urgency, professionalism, and a service-minded approach.
• Assist in managing budgets, capital improvements, and vendor/contractor relationships.
• Uphold a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect aligned with Hyatt values.
• Act as Director of Engineering in their absence
• Preferred Certifications: NYC Fire Safety Director (FSD) certification; EPA Certification.

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Life safety systems

NYC codes compliance

Union environment experience

Budget management

Proactive leadership

Tools

Certified HVAC

EPA Certification

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in New York City is seeking an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering team at a dynamic, unionized lifestyle hotel. You will partner with the Director of Engineering to maintain operations, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure code and safety compliance across facilities.

The role requires hands-on leadership with strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety knowledge, plus the ability to work within a union environment and manage budgets and