Chief Engineer

About the role

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most dynamic cities. The Sheraton Raleigh is a premier full-service Marriott hotel in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina — one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities in the Southeast. Positioned in the center of the city's thriving business, dining, and entertainment district, this is a high-profile, large-scale hotel property that demands experienced, proactive engineering leadership to protect the guest experience and the long-term value of the asset. As the Chief Engineer at one of downtown Raleigh's most prominent Marriott properties, you'll lead a team of skilled maintenance professionals and own the full engineering and facilities function for a complex, high-volume hotel operation. We are hiring a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering and maintenance operations at the Sheraton Raleigh. This is a senior hotel engineering leadership role in Raleigh, NC for an experienced facilities or hotel engineering professional with deep technical knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems — and the leadership skills to develop a high-performing maintenance team. If you're a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Facilities Manager, or senior hotel maintenance professional looking for Chief Engineer jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina or hotel engineering leadership roles in the greater Raleigh-Durham area, this is your next move with one of the country's most respected hotel management companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all hotel engineering operations at Sheraton — including building maintenance, mechanical systems, energy management, and facilities function across this large-scale downtown Sheraton property
• Build, lead, and and develop a team of hotel maintenance professionals — ensuring proper training, scheduling, performance management, and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program across all hotel systems and equipment — optimizing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and extending the operational life of hotel assets
• Ensure full compliance with all safety regulations, OSHA standards, Marriott brand requirements, and White Lodging engineering policies across all hotel facilities and systems
• Manage the engineering department budget, capital expenditure projects, and cost controls — delivering strong financial stewardship of the hotel's physical plant and long-term asset value
• Respond swiftly to emergency maintenance issues — coordinating effectively with all hotel departments to minimize guest impact and restore operations as quickly as possible
• Partner with hotel leadership on energy management initiatives, sustainability programs, and ongoing capital improvement projects at the Sheraton

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Facilities Manager, or senior hotel maintenance professional — hospitality or hotel engineering experience strongly preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical systems in a large-scale hotel or facilities environment — required
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and hotel operating systems across a complex, high-volume property
• Strong budget management, cost-control, and capital expenditure planning experience — with a track record of delivering financial results while maintaining premium hotel facilities standards
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills — with the ability to diagnose complex engineering issues, lead a skilled maintenance team, and collaborate effectively with hotel operations leadership
• Familiarity with Marriott brand engineering standards, property management systems, and energy management platforms — prior experience at a Marriott-brand hotel a strong plus
• Flexibility to work various shifts — including nights, weekends, and holidays — as the needs of a 24-hour hotel operation require

Benefits

• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)