Assistant Director of Engineering

The Assistant Director of Engineering supports the Director/Chief Engineer in overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic initiatives of the Engineering Department at The Carolina Inn. This role ensures optimal performance of all building systems, supports team leadership, drives preventive maintenance programs, and upholds safety, compliance, and guest satisfaction standards.

What You Will Do

Assist in managing daily engineering operations across all hotel systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety, kitchen equipment). Supervise, coach, and develop engineering team members, and act as department lead in the absence of the Director/Chief Engineer. Review and approve maintenance work orders, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and assist in planning renovation projects and managing external vendors.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires 5–8+ years of engineering or facilities experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or assistant management role, ideally in hospitality. Candidates should have strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and fire & life safety systems. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation, sick days, new child leave, personal day, paid family bonding time, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5–8+ years of engineering or facilities experience
• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or assistant management role
• Hospitality, hotel, resort, or large commercial facility experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems
• Strong knowledge of building automation and CMMS systems
• Strong knowledge of fire & life safety systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Financial awareness (budgeting, cost tracking)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Service-driven, guest-focused mindset
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• On-call availability for emergencies

Benefits

• 12 Free room nights after 90 days of service
• Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates upon hire
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave and personal day
• Paid Family Bonding Time (8 weeks, primary caregiver; 2 weeks, supportive caregiver)
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Package
• 50% discount in Crossroads
• 20% discount in gift shop (exception: jewelry, UNC items, alcohol)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more