Director, Engineering Operations - Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

This is a leadership position based out of our Scripps Memorial Campus in Encinitas. Must be available to work Monday-Friday as well as after hours and weekend support as needed. This position is eligible to participate in the Management Incentive Compensation Plan for FY26.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Scripps Health provides what matters most: career growth, delivering superior care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits, and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

The Director of Engineering Operations will oversee integrity of assigned programs, systems and documentation relevant to the operations so that they are current, complete, and ready for survey at all times. Accountable for timely response to work orders and ensuring all are completed within accreditation and Scripps policy standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree, 10 years increasingly responsible facility maintenance experience, 5 of which managing multi complex California hospital facilities ($10-$50 million operational budget).
• 5 years continuous leadership experience working in facilities maintenance management in the healthcare industry.
• Recent progressive leadership and management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance standards
• Experience with hospital accreditation process, proven ability to lead, and motivate a large team.
• Exceptional financial management skills, project management, and have strong strategic planning and problem-solving abilities

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• Certification in Health Care Facility Management
• Experience in complex construction projects

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.