Assistant Chief Engineer - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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Description
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Partner in leading facility operations: Assist in directing the functionality, safety, and compliance of buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, life safety systems, and grounds in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Oversee facility maintenance: Perform facility inspections and supervise construction, installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems
- Support property improvement projects: Assist in directing capital projects and property rehabilitations – including scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, and licensing/permitting – while ensuring regulatory compliance
- Oversee work order fulfillment: Ensure routine maintenance and repairs are assigned, verified, and documented in the property maintenance management system
- Ensure regulatory compliance: Communicate with government officials to maintain permits, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and code standards
- Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
Qualifications
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the day-to-day leadership of a full-service hotel's facility operations. You'll work alongside the Chief Engineer to oversee the functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance of the property's mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems. This role involves conducting facility inspections, supervising maintenance and repair work across multiple building systems, and ensuring all work is properly documented and tracked.
Beyond daily operations, you'll play a key part in managing capital projects and property improvements—from initial planning and budgeting through contractor selection, permitting, and completion. You'll also serve as a point of contact with government agencies to maintain permits, coordinate inspections, and keep the property aligned with federal, state, and local codes. A significant portion of your responsibility centers on building and supporting the engineering team through performance management, professional development, and recognition initiatives.
This full-time, in-office position suits someone with strong technical knowledge of building systems, project management experience, and the ability to lead and develop others. You'll need a demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and accountability—qualities Hilton emphasizes across its organization. If you're looking to advance into a leadership role within hotel operations and thrive in a structured, standards-driven environment, this could be a solid next step.
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