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Duty Engineer jobs are open across hospitality, manufacturing, commercial real estate, and facilities management, at every level from entry-level to senior and chief engineer, with specializations in HVAC systems, building operations, and mechanical maintenance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Join our team as a Maintenance Engineer and help us maintain the highest standards of quality and safety at our luxurious hotel/resort! As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of our hotel's mechanical and electrical systems, as well as managing preventive maintenance schedules. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving problems, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a difference. We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're looking for a dynamic work environment where you can apply your technical skills and make a positive impact, then apply now!
Qualifications:- Experience of 2-5 years preferred in hotel, resort, commercial or institutional maintenance environment.
- HVAC or plumbing or electrical skills.
- Light carpentry and knowledge of paint and wallpaper.
- Certification in pool operation preferred.
- Meet minimum age requirements of jurisdiction.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Preventive maintenance background preferred.
- Read, write and understand English.
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
- Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free Maintenance Medications
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
- 401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.
Join our team as a Maintenance Engineer and help us maintain the highest standards of quality and safety at our luxurious hotel/resort! As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of our hotel's mechanical and electrical systems, as well as managing preventive maintenance schedules. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving problems, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a difference. We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're looking for a dynamic work environment where you can apply your technical skills and make a positive impact, then apply now!
Qualifications:- Experience of 2-5 years preferred in hotel, resort, commercial or institutional maintenance environment.
- HVAC or plumbing or electrical skills.
- Light carpentry and knowledge of paint and wallpaper.
- Certification in pool operation preferred.
- Meet minimum age requirements of jurisdiction.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Preventive maintenance background preferred.
- Read, write and understand English.
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
- Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free Maintenance Medications
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
- 401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in duty engineer jobs.
- Three or more years of hands-on experience maintaining commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Universal EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and blueprints
- Experience operating building automation and energy management systems
- Valid boiler operator license or stationary engineer license where required by jurisdiction
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and local fire and life safety codes
Tips for Your Duty Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to building systems
List the specific mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems you've operated by manufacturer and model where possible. Hiring managers scan for equipment familiarity fast, and generic terms like 'HVAC experience' won't stand out the way a named BMS platform or chiller brand will.
Highlight your preventive maintenance records
Duty engineer roles are won or lost on maintenance documentation. Show you've owned a PM schedule, reduced equipment downtime, or passed a third-party inspection. Quantify outcomes in work orders completed or uptime percentages rather than listing duties.
Target postings by property type, not just title
A duty engineer role at a hotel operates differently from one at a data center or Class A office building. Filter your search by industry vertical so your cover letter and experience speak directly to that environment's shift demands and compliance expectations.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists duty engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for duty engineer roles typically walk through a failure scenario, such as a chiller trip at 2 a.m. or a boiler pressure alarm during peak occupancy. Rehearse your diagnostic process out loud so you can describe isolation steps, escalation decisions, and tenant communication clearly under pressure.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Duty engineer offers often have more flexibility in shift differential rates and on-call compensation than in base salary. Before accepting, ask specifically about the overnight, weekend, and emergency call-out structure, since those additions can significantly change the total value of an offer.
Duty Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most duty engineers?
The most active employers for duty engineers right now are Scientific Research Corporation, BHC, and Empower AI, and the most openings are in Florida, Michigan, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality operators and commercial real estate firms tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many duty engineer jobs are remote?
About 100% of duty engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, on-site nature of most building operations roles. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be energy management consulting, building controls programming, and facilities project coordination rather than frontline shift engineering.
How do you become a duty engineer?
Start by completing a vocational or technical program in HVAC, electrical systems, or mechanical technology, then work toward your EPA 608 certification and any state-required boiler or stationary engineer license. Build hands-on experience in a maintenance technician or building engineer role before applying to duty engineer positions, since employers expect you to manage equipment and tenant issues independently on shift from your first day.
Can you get hired as a duty engineer with little experience?
Yes, some smaller properties and hospitality groups hire entry-level duty engineers who hold relevant trade certifications and show strong mechanical aptitude, even without years of independent shift experience. Focus on completing your EPA 608 certification, gaining any available apprenticeship or technician hours, and applying to properties with structured training programs, since those employers are more likely to onboard candidates who are still building their systems knowledge.
What does the duty engineer interview process look like?
Most duty engineer interviews start with a phone screen covering your systems experience and shift availability, followed by an in-person or on-site interview that often includes a walk of the mechanical room. Expect scenario questions about responding to equipment alarms, handling tenant complaints during off-hours, and prioritizing multiple simultaneous issues. Some employers add a practical assessment or ask you to interpret a mechanical schematic on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to duty engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to duty engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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