Director of Engineering

Sun Hill Industries

. Lead daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, elevators, life safety systems, and structural components .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, develop maintenance programs, and manage budgets to optimize operational efficiency and guest experience.

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HVAC System ManagementPreventive Maintenance ProgramsBudget Development and ManagementLeadership and Team BuildingBuilding Codes Compliance

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Hard Skills

Building Automation SystemsElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsPlumbing SystemsAsset Lifecycle PlanningEnergy Management SystemsCritical Infrastructure ManagementTroubleshooting ProtocolsCapital PlanningRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Maintenance Management SystemEnergy Optimization Technologies

Industry Keywords

Facilities ManagementHospitality EngineeringCommercial Real EstateOSHA StandardsEPA RegulationsFire/Life Safety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, elevators, life safety systems, and structural components
Oversee boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, heat exchangers, and building automation systems
Ensure system performance, uptime, and reliability for guest-facing and back-of-house operations
Implement troubleshooting protocols to minimize downtime and disruption
Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Establish asset lifecycle strategies, capital planning, replacement forecasting, and infrastructure improvements
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to track performance metrics, maintenance schedules, and asset history
Recruit, train, mentor, and lead engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel
Develop staffing models, shift schedules, and on-call rotations for 24/7 coverage
Conduct performance evaluations and create individualized development plans
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
Monitor labor, inventory, utilities, and contractor expenses
Identify cost savings through energy management, process improvements, and strategic sourcing
Support financial planning with forecasting and ROI analysis for capital projects
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire/life safety standards
Maintain readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Lead safety programs, training, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and response protocols
Lead engineering aspects of renovations, retrofits, and system upgrades from planning through execution
Collaborate with ownership, design teams, and operations
Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants
Oversee commissioning and handoff of new systems and equipment
Monitor energy and utility consumption and implement efficiency strategies
Drive sustainability initiatives and evaluate emerging energy-optimization technologies
Support a seamless guest experience and respond to facilities-related guest and operational issues
Coordinate maintenance to minimize disruption to guests and hotel operations
Provide technical support to other properties as needed
Standardize engineering practices, procedures, and reporting across multiple locations
Contribute to company-wide brand standards, operational efficiency, and capital-planning initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field), Facilities Management, or a comparable technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on experience strongly considered
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive engineering experience
At least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role within hospitality, commercial real estate, or a similarly complex, service-driven environment
Proven experience managing full-service hotel or multi-property engineering operations, including large-scale mechanical systems and critical infrastructure
Experience developing and managing departmental operating and capital budgets
Strong working knowledge of building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire/life safety standards
Experience implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs and asset lifecycle planning
Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building automation systems
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
Financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and ROI evaluation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of energy management systems and sustainability practices
Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, stand, walk, climb, lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 250 lbs
Ability to operate computers, telephones, copiers, and office equipment
Neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
Must be able to perform essential job functions in conditions involving prolonged ambient noise
This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Complimentary Employee Meals
Exclusive worldwide Hilton employee travel discount program