# Corporate Engineer

**Company:** [RLJ Lodging Trust](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/7EJXFFhFz6Du6AQv87w4oS.md)
**Location:** Bethesda, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Design & Construction

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## Description

**Function:**

The Corporate Engineer leads engineering planning, capital execution, and asset integrity across a significant portion of RLJ’s hotel portfolio (35+ properties). Sitting within Design & Construction, this role partners with Asset Management and property teams to drive consistent engineering performance, execute complex projects, and protect long-term asset value.

This is a senior, hands-on role for a seasoned operator who is comfortable working across a multi-property platform.

**Responsibilities:**

**Portfolio Engineering**

-   Support and guide third-party management, property-level, Regional, and Chief Engineers
-   Ensure consistent engineering standards and operating practices are being implemented by third-party management teams
-   Conduct property inspections, audits, and condition assessments
-   Provide expertise on complex building systems

**Capital Projects**

-   Oversee MEP, infrastructure, and disaster remediation projects from planning through execution
-   Lead RFPs, budgeting, bid-leveling, contract negotiation, and project delivery
-   Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and aligned with asset strategy

**Maintenance & Asset Performance**

-   Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs
-   Improve asset reliability and reduce reactive repairs
-   Standardize vendor performance and service delivery

**Energy & Systems**

-   Identify opportunities to reduce utility costs and improve efficiency
-   Leverage building automation systems and CMMS tools
-   Support sustainability initiatives

**Life Safety & Compliance**

-   Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and brand standards
-   Oversee fire/life-safety systems and risk mitigation
-   Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews

**Financial & Investment Support**

-   Monitor R&M and CapEx spend
-   Support capital planning and multi-year forecasting
-   Participate in acquisition and disposition due diligence, including site assessments and capital review

**Team Leadership**

-   Collaborate with peer Corporate Engineers to implement best practices across portfolio and leverage buying power
-   Utilize Assistant Project Management resources to improve project execution efficiency
-   Lead third-party vendors and hold them accountable for results

## Requirements

**Skills and Requirements**

-   Strong technical expertise across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
-   Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple assets and disciplines
-   Financial acumen across CapEx, R&M, and ROI analysis
-   Experience managing vendors, contracts, and construction processes
-   Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
-   Proficiency with MS Office; experience with project management and CMMS tools preferred
-   Familiarity with Trimble and Yardi or similar systems a plus
-   Ability to travel 50–60%

**Education and Experience**

-   Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Facilities, or related field preferred
-   Relevant certifications (e.g., PE, CFM) a plus
-   10+ years of experience in hotel engineering or facilities leadership
-   Multi-property or portfolio-level experience required
-   Experience leading complex capital projects in an operating environment
-   Strong background in life-safety and regulatory compliance
-   REIT, ownership, or asset management experience preferred

**Work Environment:**

-   Position is based in Bethesda, MD or Northeast Region  
-   Regular travel to portfolio properties
-   On-site in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.

**Compensation:**

-   Base Salary Range: $165,000 – $185,000
-   Annual Performance Bonus
-   Eligible for equity participation, subject to plan terms

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

RLJ Lodging Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EOE

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
-   Life Insurance
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Paid Time Off
-   Paid Holidays
-   Transportation Benefits
-   Training & Development
-   Free Food & Snacks
-   Discounted Health Club Membership
-   Franchisor Hotel Discounts