Director Engineering

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Review engineering MEP&FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) drawings, calculations, and construction documents during the project's design phase.
• Identify deviations from D&C (Design and Construction) Brand Standards and best industry practices.
• Review the FLS (Fire Life Safety) strategy at an early stage of the project to comply with D&C Brand Standards and the referenced International Standards.
• Participate in VE (Value Engineering) coordination and review to ensure project efficient and cost-effective construction practices.
• Review primary construction submittals, shop drawings, and construction details to ensure compliance with D&C Brand Standards and best industry practices.
• Visit projects (as needed) during construction to ensure compliance with the submitted and approved drawings and construction documents.
• Ensure the implementation of Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning of the MEP&FP systems and handover documentation for successful opening of the hotels in the assigned region.  

How you will collaborate with others:

• Work with Hilton’s AD&C team to provide a review of MEP&FP systems (design and installation) for new development projects for assigned regions.
• Assist Project Managers in meeting engineering requirements for developing and implementing PIPs (Property Improvement Plans) for existing hotels and proposed hotel conversions.
• Chairing engineering review meetings and workshops with design consultants, construction contractors, commissioning providers, ownership groups, and developers, communicating D&C Brand Standard requirements, code interpretations, and best industry practices.  
• Assist the AD&C team and guide the incorporation of ESG (Environmental and Sustainability Governance) and Energy and Water Efficiency strategies in the project design.
• Review engineering requirements and changes in the Brand Standards and provide recommendations for updates to adapt to best industry practices and regional particularities.

What projects you will take ownership of:

• Review design and construction of MEP&FP systems to develop new hotels (from signing to opening) in South America.  
• Provide engineering support to Project Managers and PIP writers for existing hotels being converted or renovated.

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years or more of work experience in the design and construction administration of MEP&FP systems, including five (5) years of management experience and working with clients.
• A minimum of five (5) years of hospitality experience, including lead design roles in new construction and renovation projects, ideally for an international hotel group.
• University, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field related to engineering design and construction for building systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or recognized professional qualification for design and construction-related license for practicing engineering.
• Good knowledge of FLS (Fire Life Safety) principles and experience in applying NFPA and International Standards.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is essential.
• Travel up to 50-75% (as required).

It would be useful if you have:

• On-site practical experience, including testing and commissioning of MEP&FP systems for hospitality projects.
• Experience and knowledge of sustainable design, energy efficiency, and operations principles.
• Capability to proactively identify, prioritize, and implement actions required to achieve functional goals.

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more-than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. Hilton’s commitment to equal employment opportunity supports the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce that will enhance our effectiveness in attracting Team Members, customers, corporate partners, and owners.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.  Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.