Entry Level Engineering Director Jobs
New grad engineering director jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a well-built portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Hospitality & Tourism, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Four Seasons, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Omni Hotels hiring at this level now.
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Work Shifts
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position: Under the direction and in collaboration with the account client, administers and directs programs to manage building maintenance, grounds, and equipment and procure or generate utilities and their distribution systems. Coordinates construction and renovation programs. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals and relevant health care setting policies, and other appropriate regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops and prepares standard methods and procedures for the implementation of maintenance systems and operations, construction contracts, and works closely with Capital Development Team on capital projects development.
2. Works with Capital Development Team to coordinate and recommend plans, designs, and changes in various construction, renovation, and engineering activities. Reviews, evaluates and recommends approval of plans for capital construction projects.
3. Provides technical assistance in review of existing maintenance and engineering procedures, service and construction contracts, and preventive maintenance for all system properties.
4. Directs trade staff through the development of processes and procedures for the implementation of maintenance operations, construction contracts, and capital projects.
5. Evaluates department’s projects through the development of reports, studies, and surveys detailing progress of programs, statistical studies, and health care setting planning. Recommends improvement, as necessary.
6. Prepares and leads departmental budgets, including utilities energy savings program. Identifies and meets staffing needs to support service delivery. Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines.
7. Supervises work performance and prepares and/or reviews performance evaluations for assigned personnel. Supervises flow and quality of work to ensure completion of workload and consistency to health care setting’s standards.
8. Facilitates in-service training programs and provides departmental orientation, training, and guidance to staff. Assesses staff training needs, evaluates the effectiveness of the program, and implements changes to provide for more efficient operations. Oversees departmental processes for all required educational courses and certifications.
9. Provides education on patient and public safety protocols and prevention techniques to staff, community members, patients and caregivers.
10. Serves as a liaison with contractors, architects, engineers and material and equipment suppliers. Provides consultative services to senior leadership and/or federal, state, and city agencies on matters pertaining to engineering, construction, design projects and/or other engineering support programs and functions.
11. Meets with health care setting client and staff, as needed, to plan, prioritize, coordinate and/or communicate programs and policies. Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures. Participates in regular periodic staff meetings.
12. May represent the System in certain legal matters dealing with federal, state, and city agencies.
13. Performs other related duties, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license and current registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and two (2) years of experience in the construction, architectural or engineering area, including one (1) year in design contracts and construction contracts relating to health care facilities in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or
2. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; and three (3) years of experience in the construction, architectural or engineering area, including two (2) years in design contracts and construction contracts relating to health care facilities in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or
3. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and seven (7) years of experience in the construction, architectural or engineering area; and current Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) certification issued by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Special Note: A related Master’s Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Department Preferences
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or an approved related discipline from an accredited college or university
Licenses:
- NYS Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect
Years of Experience:
- Seven (7) plus years of experience in the Construction, Architectural or Engineering field
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Requirements:
- Supervisory experience
Work Shifts
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position: Under the direction and in collaboration with the account client, administers and directs programs to manage building maintenance, grounds, and equipment and procure or generate utilities and their distribution systems. Coordinates construction and renovation programs. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals and relevant health care setting policies, and other appropriate regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops and prepares standard methods and procedures for the implementation of maintenance systems and operations, construction contracts, and works closely with Capital Development Team on capital projects development.
2. Works with Capital Development Team to coordinate and recommend plans, designs, and changes in various construction, renovation, and engineering activities. Reviews, evaluates and recommends approval of plans for capital construction projects.
3. Provides technical assistance in review of existing maintenance and engineering procedures, service and construction contracts, and preventive maintenance for all system properties.
4. Directs trade staff through the development of processes and procedures for the implementation of maintenance operations, construction contracts, and capital projects.
5. Evaluates department’s projects through the development of reports, studies, and surveys detailing progress of programs, statistical studies, and health care setting planning. Recommends improvement, as necessary.
6. Prepares and leads departmental budgets, including utilities energy savings program. Identifies and meets staffing needs to support service delivery. Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines.
7. Supervises work performance and prepares and/or reviews performance evaluations for assigned personnel. Supervises flow and quality of work to ensure completion of workload and consistency to health care setting’s standards.
8. Facilitates in-service training programs and provides departmental orientation, training, and guidance to staff. Assesses staff training needs, evaluates the effectiveness of the program, and implements changes to provide for more efficient operations. Oversees departmental processes for all required educational courses and certifications.
9. Provides education on patient and public safety protocols and prevention techniques to staff, community members, patients and caregivers.
10. Serves as a liaison with contractors, architects, engineers and material and equipment suppliers. Provides consultative services to senior leadership and/or federal, state, and city agencies on matters pertaining to engineering, construction, design projects and/or other engineering support programs and functions.
11. Meets with health care setting client and staff, as needed, to plan, prioritize, coordinate and/or communicate programs and policies. Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures. Participates in regular periodic staff meetings.
12. May represent the System in certain legal matters dealing with federal, state, and city agencies.
13. Performs other related duties, as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid license and current registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and two (2) years of experience in the construction, architectural or engineering area, including one (1) year in design contracts and construction contracts relating to health care facilities in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or
2. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; and three (3) years of experience in the construction, architectural or engineering area, including two (2) years in design contracts and construction contracts relating to health care facilities in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or
3. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and seven (7) years of experience in the construction, architectural or engineering area; and current Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) certification issued by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Special Note: A related Master’s Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Department Preferences
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or an approved related discipline from an accredited college or university
Licenses:
- NYS Licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect
Years of Experience:
- Seven (7) plus years of experience in the Construction, Architectural or Engineering field
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Requirements:
- Supervisory experience
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Entry Level Engineering Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level engineering director job?
Focus on demonstrating leadership potential through project work, internships, or capstone experiences rather than years on the job. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can coordinate cross-functional teams, communicate technical decisions clearly, and show initiative. Tailoring your resume to highlight any team lead, project ownership, or mentorship experience, even from academic or volunteer settings, gives you a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level engineering directors?
Companies hiring entry level engineering directors right now include Four Seasons, NYC Health + Hospitals, and Omni Hotels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from growth-stage companies, startups scaling their engineering teams, and large organizations with structured early-career programs that develop new talent into leadership roles.
Are there remote entry level engineering director jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level skew on-site. About 17% of entry level engineering director openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting employer preference for in-person mentorship and team integration early in a career. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote for candidates just entering this kind of role.
Are these new grad engineering director jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior engineering director roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio. Look for language like "recent grad welcome" or "0 to 2 years" in the listing.
Which industries hire the most entry level engineering directors?
Entry Level engineering director roles concentrate in Hospitality & Tourism, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because rapid product development and team growth create demand for emerging leaders who can step into coordination roles early in their careers.