Retail Engineer

The job

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Job description

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.

About the Role

The Retail Engineer's primary responsibilities will include interior/exterior maintenance of common areas and building system inspections at the retail properties, parking garages and other corporate assets at Downtown Summerlin. The employee will assist in the facilitation of all property services and work with outside contractors in completing construction, maintenance, and other required projects. Retail Engineer will complete routine work orders involving preventive maintenance on building systems and other tenant/owner requests involving familiarity with air conditioning, electrical, lighting, elevators, fire alarms, generators, roofing, and other building equipment.

What You Will Do

• Participate in rotating schedule based on property needs.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems along with other building equipment and systems.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, as assigned throughout common areas.
• Monitor property and minimize risk liability (trip hazards, etc.).
• Inspect site lighting and repair as needed.
• Effectively communicate and support Tenants, customers, co-workers, third-party contractors and other contracted services.
• Set-up and teardown of events including, but not limited to, tents, tables, chairs, stage, lighting and sound systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years Facility Maintenance or Trade/Field related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade School's Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• HVA C-Refrigerant Reclaim Certified preferred.
• Good Tenant relations skills.
• Valid Driver's License if applicable.
• Work with little supervision
• Interact effectively as part of a team
• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities
• A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.
• Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
• Good problem solver/creative thinker.
• "Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.

• Competitive 401k plan
• Generous PTO policy
• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events
• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

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This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Howard Hughes. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Las Vegas, NV. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Las Vegas compares. Among the 60 largest places in Nevada, Las Vegas is #1 by population, #46 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #14 for remote work (#1 = most), #19 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Clark County, is #11 of 17 counties for average pay ($64,985).

The place in numbers

Las Vegas has 660,400 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 20.7% of the population of Nevada. It covers 142 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,655 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6, about the same as the state median (38.6 against 39.1).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,563 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,563 against $1,597). Over a year that is 25.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $427,900, which is 5.8 times the median household income ($73,877); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 56.6% of households own their home, 6% below the state average (56.6% against 60.0%).

Work and pay

The Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metropolitan area has 1,136,960 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $46,670 a year, 8% below the national median ($46,670 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are food preparation and serving related (167,090 jobs, median $34,580); office and administrative support (137,910 jobs, median $45,570); transportation and material moving (105,450 jobs, median $39,550). The area is most specialised in personal care and service (2.2 times) and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance (1.8 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($101,840) and legal ($100,950). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Clark County was 4.8%. 62.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Clark County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 70.9% drive alone, 2.5% use public transit, 1.3% walk, 12.1% work from home. 10.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 7% below the state average (10.1% against 10.9%).

People and education

27.6% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, about the same as the state share (27.6% against 27.9%). 20.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 9% above the state share (20.9% against 19.1%). The poverty rate is 13.9%, 12% above the state rate (13.9% against 12.4%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 92°F (33.5°C), and the coolest is Dec at 45°F (7.1°C). About 147 mm (6 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Feb is the wettest month (23 mm) and Jun the driest (1 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Summerlin South (8 miles, rent 61% higher); Spring Valley (10 miles, rent 12% higher); Winchester (10 miles, rent 22% lower); North Las Vegas (10 miles, rent 9% higher). Rent differences are against Las Vegas; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Distances

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FAQ

What is the Retail Engineer job at Howard Hughes?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 6 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Las Vegas, NV.

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How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay, and we could not match the title to one official occupation.

What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Las Vegas is $1,563 a month and median household income $73,877 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-11-02 (6 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse manufacturing and hardware engineering jobs in Nevada.

Sources and terms

• Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-11-02). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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Sources

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• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
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