Engineering Manager

Four Seasons; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Holiday, vacation, and sick pay

401k participation with company match

Complimentary stays at Four Seasons (s

Free employee meals

Dry cleaning of uniforms

Free employee parking

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineering and maintenance specialists responsible for all facility operations, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and grounds. You will ensure safe, comfortable environments for guests and staff while coordinating property projects.

The role requires strong project management, technical knowledge, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to support a 24-hour

Qualifications

• Solid project management skills and leadership capabilities.
• Strong technical knowledge in engineering disciplines (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil).
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays for a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering operations for interior and exterior facilities (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, painting, carpentry, grounds).
• Manage maintenance work to keep the property safe, efficient, and comfortable for guests and staff.
• Lead property-related projects, coordinating timelines and resources to ensure on-time completion.

Skills

Project management

Work ethic

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

A contemporary business hub with the highest standards of innovative hospitality. At the heart of Silicon Valley, experience a first‑hand connection to the region's tech legacy, sports and music venues and discover local adventures blended with artful sophistication. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley brings an inventive approach to creative events, seasonal pop‑up experiences, lifestyle facilities and culinary craftsmanship that culminates in the ultimate urban getaway.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is proud to provide our guest the highest standards of luxury and personalized service. At Four Seasons we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating every one we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us, discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

The Opportunity

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley is currently looking for an Engineering Manager.

About the role

The Engineering Manager oversees a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations for interior and exterior facilities, including plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling, electrical, ground care, and parking areas.

The role also involves managing additional engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition, ensuring the safety and comfort of guests and employees.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy and sustainability initiatives, and overall facility management. In addition, this role serves as a project lead, coordinating and overseeing property‑related projects to ensure all initiatives are completed efficiently and within established timelines.

Qualifications and Skills

• Individuals who have solid project management skills, evidence a strong work/ethic, adaptability and flexibility and leadership skills.
• A minimum level of technical knowledge is required. A minimum of five years of technical experience or equivalent in a recognized trade/apprenticeship program or participation in a formal education program such as Professional degree in an Engineering discipline, trade degree in a specific technical field relating to Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering) or CEOE - Certified Engineering Operations Executive from the Hotel and motel Hospitality Association, Building Owners Management Institution (BOMI) designation, Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facility Management Administrator (FMA) or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA)
• Flexible work hours to include weekends and holidays in order to meet the demands of a 24 hour operation

What to Expect

Salary Range: $80K to $85K

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday, vacation, and sick pay
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms
• Free employee parking

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf