Severin Hotel

Ideally located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the four-diamond Omni Severin Hotel stands as the city’s longest running luxury hotel and a beautifully restored piece of the city’s history. The hotel elegantly combines the grandeur of the early 1900’s with the modern amenities and superior service of today, and offers memorable experiences that are within walking distance to many leisure, business and cultural attractions.

Associates at the Omni Severin Hotel enjoy a safe and nurturing environment where anything is possible to make their career with Omni Hotels a reality. The pride in our associates, the engagement of our guests and the spirit of “Hoosier Hospitality” are just a few examples of why we are the employer of choice in the Indianapolis area. If you are a people pleaser, self motivated, and live to serve others, the Omni Severin Hotel is the hotel for you.

Ready to be the heartbeat of a historic gem? We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our talented Engineering team, ensuring top-notch maintenance programs, guest comfort, and smooth operations — all while balancing safety, efficiency, and a bit of 1920s flair.

We just completed a $24M renovation, including two stunning new outlets — 8th Notch Cafe and Bar Cardinale — inside our beautiful 1913 landmark. Excited yet? So are we!

• Master the Essentials: Operate and coordinate all heating, lighting, power, and maintenance functions to keep the hotel running safely, efficiently, and economically.
• Eyes on Excellence: Inspect, maintain, and oversee preventative maintenance programs for all hotel equipment and the physical plant.
• Cross-Team Collaborator: Work with all hotel departments to maintain safe, healthy conditions that meet hotel policies and legal standards.
• Team Builder: Interview, hire, train, mentor, and, when needed, discipline Engineering associates, partnering closely with the Human Resources team.
• Utility Maestro: Direct Engineering associates to operate building systems effectively, ensuring guests are comfortable and services run smoothly.
• Project Champion: Identify and recommend future capital projects; obtain bids, coordinate contractors, and oversee project completion.
• Compliance Pro: Maintain all special permits and licenses required by local authorities.
• Budget and Scheduling Guru: Manage staffing, scheduling, and payroll for the Engineering team with a sharp eye on efficiency and cost control.
• Record Keeper: Maintain clear, organized records of utilities and Engineering operations.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years' experience leading Engineering operations in hospitality or a similar field — you’ve seen it all and fixed most of it.
• Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing are a big plus. (CPO and EPA certifications are required — or must be earned within 6 months of starting.)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and life safety systems — you get the big systems and the tiny details.
• Comfortable and experienced with power tools, engineering equipment, and pool pumps/filtration systems — tools are an extension of your expertise.
• Understanding of ADA standards, utility distribution (power, water, sewer), blueprints, fire codes, and fire protection — you know how a building breathes.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and communication skills — your team thrives under your guidance.
• Strong grasp of management practices — motivation, performance coaching, and corrective action are all in your leadership toolkit.
• Administrative savvy — timekeeping, managing vendor contracts, and personnel paperwork are part of your everyday rhythm.
• Up-to-date or attainable industry certifications/licenses per local regulations.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement 

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.