New York
About Casa Cipriani: Casa Cipriani is a five star luxury hotel, private members-only club, and distinguished event venue housed within the iconic Battery Maritime Building in New York City. Combining timeless elegance with modern comfort, Casa Cipriani is dedicated to offering exceptional service, craftsmanship, and attention to detail in every aspect of the guest and member experience. POSITION PURPOSE: The Lead Engineer is a senior technical and operational leader within the Engineering Department. This role is responsible for the performance, reliability, and integrity of critical building systems while providing shift-level leadership and direction to the Engineering team. The Lead Engineer applies advanced technical knowledge, oversees complex system troubleshooting, helps plan daily engineering operations, and collaborates closely with the Director of Engineering to ensure the property’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems operate seamlessly in a luxury hospitality environment. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise, leadership capability, and operational judgment to support a five-star property where uptime, safety, and guest comfort are non-negotiable. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: • Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of critical building systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems, • Monitor performance of building infrastructure and proactively address system deficiencies before guest impact, • Execute and support a structured preventive maintenance program for major equipment and systems, • Support system controls, automation interfaces, and equipment performance optimization, • Coordinate with licensed trades and external vendors on specialized repairs and technical projects, • Support event and club operations requiring technical coordination of power, lighting, climate control, and infrastructure needs, • Maintain engineering documentation, work order records, and system logs (e.g., HotSOS) • Identify and escalate capital repair needs, system risks, and long-term infrastructure improvements, • Serve as shift lead for the Engineering team, ensuring coverage, task delegation, and work quality, • Assist in planning daily engineering priorities in collaboration with the Director of Engineering • Guide and mentor Engineers on technical procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations, • Review work orders for urgency, operational impact, and technical complexity, • Support scheduling coordination and shift coverage planning, • Act as a liaison between Engineering and operational departments regarding system performance and technical needs, • Support tool, parts, and inventory oversight for operational readiness, • Participate in facility upgrades, system improvements, and engineering projects Safety & Standards, • Ensure compliance with all building, safety, fire, and environmental standards, • Promote a strong culture of safety and professional engineering practices, • Immediately report system failures, hazards, or compliance concerns, • Uphold Casa Cipriani’s standards of professionalism, discretion, and service excellence KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • High school diploma required; technical school or trade certification preferred, • Minimum 4+ years of engineering experience in hotel, luxury residential, or commercial facilities, • Strong technical background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, • Experience serving in a lead, senior, or supervisory engineering capacity preferred, • Ability to troubleshoot complex building systems independently, • Strong communication and team leadership skills, • Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, • OSHA certification, EPA certification, or trade licensing strongly preferred, • Attention to Detail: Maintains property aesthetics consistent with a five-star standard. • Professionalism: Represents Casa Cipriani’s luxury brand through conduct and presentation., • Accountability: Takes ownership of work assignments and follows through with precision. • Team Collaboration: Works effectively with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and Banquets teams., • Guest Focus: Responds promptly and courteously to guest and member needs. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION: • Ability to walk, stand, bend, and perform maintenance tasks for extended periods., • Ability to climb ladders, stoop, squat, and work in confined spaces., • Must be able to push/pull carts or equipment up to 250 lbs., • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely and repeatedly., • Ability to work in varying temperature and environmental conditions., • Manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed repair work. INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS: All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Cipriani is an equal opportunity employer.