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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Washington, United States

Summary

Join us at the Grand Hyatt Washington, centrally located in downtown D.C., and be a part of a dynamic team at a hotel managed by Hyatt—named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For for several years running! At Hyatt, your career possibilities are endless. Whether you're seeking growth, leadership development, or a place to make a real impact, you’ll find your path here within a culture that values warmth, respect, and creativity.

As the Assistant Director of Engineering, you’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining the physical integrity of our world-class hotel. Working alongside the Director of Engineering, you'll help shape and execute strategic initiatives for the Engineering department—driving operational excellence, team performance, and facility reliability.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Director in managing day-to-day engineering operations across all hotel facilities, both interior and exterior.
Leading efforts to maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Overseeing and mentoring a skilled engineering team, developing training programs, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Ensuring all systems—especially HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical—are operating optimally through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building and maintaining exceptional spaces for both guests and colleagues. This person will primarily work Sunday to Thursday, but flexibility is required to work anytime as projects and needs arise.

If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that invests in its people and celebrates ambition, we invite you to discover your place to shine at Grand Hyatt Washington.

The salary range for this position is $91,200 to $102,600, commensurate with experience.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
401k
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Basic Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, and holidays
Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

Additional perks include:

Free room nights after 90 days, discounted and friends & family room rates immediately
Tuition reimbursement
Free meal during the workday
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discounts at various retailers
Growth potential locally and throughout the country

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional leadership skills
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of building systems and the ability to maintain and troubleshoot equipment
Hotel experience strongly preferred

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