Senior Director, Engineering
New York, NYFull-time$160k–$200kPosted Jul 15, 2026
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Senior Director, EngineeringFull-timeBusiness Segment: Operations & Technology Compensation: USD 160000 - USD 200000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionThe Rockefeller Center Operations (RCO) Facilities Engineering team manages all aspects of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection (MEPFP), emergency power, BMS, mission-critical, and life-safety systems for the 24x7 operations in the NY, NJ, and Washington, DC campuses, encompassing approximately 2.5M square feet across 10 commercial buildings of production, technical, and office space.The Sr. Director of Engineering will be responsible for oversight of engineering operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance, capital planning and project execution, environmental and energy performance and overall operational readiness of NBCUniversal infrastructure. Additionally, this individual should be able to balance the engineering aspects of the position while providing leadership, strategic insight and communication to peers and Sr. Executives.These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Ensure the integrity and operation of the facilities critical infrastructure systems which are paramount to our operational reliability, where the goal is a 99.999% on-air performanceOperate, maintain, and implement all critical and non-critical MEPFP systems including installation and monitoring of the BMS, EPMS, and other system dashboardsManage a union represented staff of approximately 45 engineers and electricians providing 24/7/365 coverage for all facilitiesReview work tickets, staff productivity, budgets, and vendor relationships for compliance with KPI’sDevelop and manage both operating and capital budgetsImplement continuous improvement programs to increase equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset lifeTrack and trend critical system usage and reserve capacity, providing clients with the necessary data needed to make informed business decisions and long-term planningRespond and provide solutions to critical system issues. Lead incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and follow-up corrective actions for any significant or repeated system failuresDevelop Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and required project workProvide technical assistance and support to the Fire Life Safety team, with the operation, upgrade, and maintenance of the fire alarm...