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Chief Engineer

Scion Staffing
Alexandria, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Chief Engineer for our client, an owner first hotel management company. This is a contract to hire position based in Alexandria, VA. The hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm with on-call expectations.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-driven Chief Engineer to lead the engineering and maintenance operation in Alexandria. This is a great opportunity for a skilled hospitality or facilities professional who takes pride in preventive maintenance, life safety, and creating a seamless guest experience.

PERKS

  • High-visibility leadership role with direct impact on guest experience and property operations
  • Hotel discounts and career growth opportunities within a growing organization
  • Competitive salary plus 25% bonus opportunity
  • Monthly cell phone allowance and sign-on bonus

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the Engineering department
  • Manage preventive maintenance programs and capital improvement projects
  • Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
  • Maintain and operate cooling/heating towers and central mechanical systems
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety requirements, and local regulations
  • Manage vendor relationships and service contracts
  • Support budgeting, purchasing, and expense controls
  • Respond to and resolve guest room and building maintenance issues
  • Train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members
  • Participate in on-call emergency response as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior experience as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or similar facilities leadership role (hotel experience preferred)
  • Current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Certification required
  • Strong experience with HVAC mechanical systems, including cooling/heating towers
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Boilers, chillers, pumps, and building automation systems
    • Electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance trades
    • Fire/life safety systems and compliance standards
  • Strong troubleshooting and preventive maintenance mindset
  • Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Preferred:

  • Hotel engineering experience in branded/select-service or full-service properties
  • EPA certification a plus
  • Experience with CMMS, work order systems, and preventive maintenance software

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $95,000–$105,000 annually, commensurate with experience. We offer a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with additional perks.

About Our Firm

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000

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