Director of Engineering

About Us

From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California escape. This former ranch dates back to the late 1800s, a history the property celebrates and honors. In Estancia's 210 casually elegant rooms and suites, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel feels like home.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

As a Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for hotel maintenance and engineering operations. You will manage all Engineering activities to ensure smooth operation of all systems and services required to meet or exceed Company Standards, provide outstanding guest service, and achieve financial profitability.

You

To be successful in this position, we’re looking for an amazing people connector who provides guidance and direction to ensure overall departmental success. This role as Director of Engineering requires skills such as organization, detail orientation, a positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations and property standards.

Our Culture

Be part of our award‑winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego 2022‑2025 and TOP Workplace USA 2023‑2026 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts, offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. The people who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We are looking for candidates with experience in having fun!

The Offer

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Noble House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On‑Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!), PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or five years of experience with one year as a Director of Engineering or Chief Engineer in a similar setting.
• Experience within a hotel/resort environment.
• Must have strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, and mechanical operations.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventories.
• Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards by establishing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
• Make routine inspections to identify potential hazards and address them as soon as possible.
• Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on analytical thinking.
• Knowledge about industry best practices.
• Requires the ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets or exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Ability and experience in successfully leading and coordinating staff in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience within a hotel/resort environment.
• Passion for supporting initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. We are committed to building a team rooted in family and a workplace where everyone can be successful based solely on their individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

EEO Statement

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member, as their true authentic self. We are an equal‑opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Salary Description

$120,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually