Corporate Engineer

RLJ Lodging Trust

Bethesda, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Asset Management, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Systems, Capital Analysis, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Due Diligence, Fire Safety, Forecasting, Home Automation, Home Inspections, Life Safety Systems, Maintain Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Service Delivery, Site Evaluation, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

LOCATION

Bethesda, MD

POSTED

30+ days ago

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

Corporate Engineer

RLJ Lodging Trust

Bethesda, MD

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RLJ Lodging Trust

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