Engineering Lead — NYC Hotel Ops & Design

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

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in New York City seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the hotel’s engineering team. You will collaborate with the Director of Engineering to maintain HVAC, electrical and life-safety systems, ensure code compliance, and drive preventive maintenance while upholding Hyatt's service standards.

You will work in a fast-paced, design-forward environment, balancing technical leadership with guest experience and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of engineering leadership in a hotel setting
• Experience working in a union environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems
• Familiarity with NYC codes and compliance requirements
• Proactive hands-on leadership with team engagement
• Ability to balance operations with design goals and guest experience
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Engineering department across guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas
• Lead, coach, and collaborate with union engineering colleagues per collective bargaining agreements
• Maintain 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 Hyatt safety standards
• Respond to guest and operational needs with urgency and professionalism
• Assist in budgeting, capital improvements, and vendor relationships
• Uphold accountability, teamwork, and Hyatt values
• Act as Director of Engineering in leadership's absence

Skills

Engineering leadership

Union environment

HVAC

Electrical systems

Life safety

Code compliance NYC

Team coaching

Budgeting

Guest experience

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in New York City seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the hotel’s engineering team. You will collaborate with the Director of Engineering to maintain HVAC, electrical and life-safety systems, ensure code compliance, and drive preventive maintenance while upholding Hyatt's service standards.

You will work in a fast-paced, design-forward environment, balancing technical leadership with guest experience and strong teamwork.