Chief Hospital Engineer

Northwell Health•Poughkeepsie, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Chief Engineer is the senior technical leader responsible for all engineering operations, infrastructure, and equipment within a healthcare facility, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The Chief Engineer oversees the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of all engineering systems in a hospital, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and medical equipment. They lead engineering teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards such as The Joint Commission and applicable codes.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical) or related field.
5-7 years of experience required.
Extensive experience in healthcare facility engineering, preferably in a hospital or complex medical center setting.
Strong leadership, project management, and budgeting skills.
Knowledge of healthcare engineering standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
On-site presence required for inspections, audits, and emergency response.
May involve travel for facility visits, training, and project coordination.
Works in a high-stakes environment where engineering decisions directly impact patient safety and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with hospital operations and safety.
Plan, design, and oversee engineering projects, renovations, and facility upgrades.
Supervise and train engineering staff, ensuring safe and efficient operation of all plant systems.
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and healthcare regulations; assist in policy development for pollution control, quality assurance, and maintenance.
Coordinate maintenance schedules, inspections, and repairs; test and commission new equipment.
Prepare and manage budgets for engineering projects and facilities.
Work with facility operations, clinical engineering, and other departments to integrate engineering solutions into patient care environments.
Drive the adoption of new technologies and engineering practices to improve efficiency and patient safety.
Maintains and models the organization’s values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.