Director Engineering**This role is based in Brazil**This is your chance to be part of an in-house Architecture, Design & Construction team that delivers exceptional properties that delight our guests, reward our partners, and reflect the unique cultures of their geographical locations! As a Director of Engineering on the AD&C CALA team reporting to the Director of Engineering for the CALA region, you will work on projects across Hilton's brand portfolio, including projects for all brands in South America.HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOUHilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:- Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night- Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount- Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents- Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program- Paid Time Off (PTO)- Learn more about the rest of ourAt Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities through every step of a Team Member's career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. Hilton's leadership development framework focuses on developing skills and business insight through a range of programs and approaches to meet varying learning needs and preferences.**HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT**Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.**What your day-to-day will be like**:- Review engineering MEP&FP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) drawings, calculations, and construction documents during the project's design phase.- Identify deviations from D&C (Design and Construction) Brand Standards and best industry practices.- Review the FLS (Fire Life Safety) strategy at an early stage of the project to comply with D&C Brand Standards and the referenced International Standards.- Participate in VE (Value Engineering) coordination and review to ensure project efficient and cost-effective construction practices.- Review primary construction submittals, shop drawings, and construction details to ensure compliance with D&C Brand Standards and best industry practices.- Visit projects (as needed) during construction to ensure compliance with the submitted and approved drawings and construction documents.- Ensure the implementation of Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning of the MEP&FP systems and handover documentation for successful opening of the hotels in the assigned region.**How you will collaborate with others**:- Work with Hilton's AD&C team to provide a review of MEP&FP systems (design and installation) for new development projects for assigned regions.- Assist Project Managers in meeting engineering requirements for developing and implementing PIPs (Property Improvement Plans) for existing hotels and proposed hotel conversions.- Chairing engineering review meetings and workshops with design consultants, construction contractors, commissioning providers, ownership groups, and developers, communicating D&C Brand Standard requirements, code interpretations, and best industry practices.- Assist the AD&C team and guide the incorporation of ESG (Environmental and Sustainability Governance) and Energy and Water Efficiency strategies in the project design.- Review engineering requirements and changes in the Brand Standards and provide recommendations for updates to adapt to best industry practices and regional particularities.**What projects you will take ownership of**:- Review design and construction of MEP&FP systems to develop new hotels (from signing to opening) in South America.- Provide engineering support to Project Managers and PIP writers for existing hotels being converted or renovated.**WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT****You have these minimum qualifications**:- Fifteen (15) years or more of work experience in the design and construction administration of MEP&FP systems, including five (5) years of management experience and working with clients.- A minimum of five (5) years of hospitality experience, including lead design roles in new construction and renovation projects, ideally for an international hotel group.- University, Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field related to engineering design and construction for building systems.- Licensed Professional Engineer or recognized professional qualification for design and construction-related license for practicing engineering.- Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is essential.- Travel up to 50-75% (as required).**It would be useful if you have**:- On-site practical e
