Luxury Hotel Engineer I - Hands-on Technical Lead

The Knox, Auberge Collection; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas is seeking an Engineer I to serve as a senior technical resource responsible for complex repairs, system troubleshooting, and oversight of hotel-wide engineering operations. This role ensures all indoor and outdoor building systems operate efficiently while maintaining guest safety, comfort, and brand standards.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance on kitchens, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; supervising engineers; conducting

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial engineering and facility maintenance experience in luxury hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs across Kitchens, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Lead resolution of complex maintenance issues affecting guest rooms and property operations.
• Ensure all guest rooms, suites, and public areas meet brand standards and guest expectations.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs across indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot exterior systems including courtyards, pool equipment, irrigation, drainage, and lighting systems.
• Oversee pool mechanical systems including pumps, filtration, and circulation equipment (chemical treatment if CPO certified).
• Respond to and resolve high-priority maintenance emergencies.
• Supervise Engineer II and Engineer III staff during operations.
• Conduct inspections of all indoor and outdoor systems.
• Support renovation, capital improvement, and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Document all maintenance activities and system issues.
• Assist Chief Engineer with planning maintenance schedules and upgrades.
• Provide technical leadership for property-wide engineering operations.

Skills

Engineering experience

Kitchens systems

HVAC expertise

Plumbing systems

Electrical systems

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Building codes

Availability

Certifications

Energy management

Dimming systems

Ticketing systems

Google Docs

Adobe

Excel

Word

Job description

The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas is seeking an Engineer I to serve as a senior technical resource responsible for complex repairs, system troubleshooting, and oversight of hotel-wide engineering operations. This role ensures all indoor and outdoor building systems operate efficiently while maintaining guest safety, comfort, and brand standards.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance on kitchens, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; supervising engineers; conducting