Senior Project Engineer

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

Are you ready to join an outstanding team who supports design and planning of special projects? This is an excellent opportunity to bring your design experience to Walt Disney Imagineering!

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the technical, architectural, and facilities engineering project coordination and integration of Design & Planning (D+P) disciplines, from conceptual design through construction for a specific land, park, or resort project. This includes coordination efforts with Creative, Show, and Ride teams. You will report to the Project Design Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide architecture and facilities engineering project coordination and integration from conceptual design through construction for a single attraction.
• Facilitate technical coordination of A/E design documents, models, specs, basis of design among Architecture, Design & Engineering (AD&E) design disciplines and across WDI Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders).
• Proactively build, maintain, and track Issues Resolution Log (IRL) or similar document, including capturing design issues, assigning responsible parties, and tracking status and commitments that result from design reviews and meetings.
• Organize and facilitate Big Room/ICE (Integrated Concurrent Engineering) sessions, design reviews.
• Timely preparation and handling of directives, submittals, justification for change, etc.
• Participation in regularly scheduled project meetings with project team, consultants, and contractors.
• Quality assurance and control, both of design documentation as well as field construction.
• Directs AD&E project team members on coordination and integration activities related to the technical scope of work; this also includes any 3rd party architecture and engineering consultants.
• Assist Design Manager in the architecture and facilities engineering project coordination and integration from conceptual design through construction of themed entertainment projects.

This includes:

• Assists in facilitating technical coordination of A/E design documents, models, specs, basis of design among Architecture, Design & Engineering (AD&E) design disciplines and across WDI Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders).
• Coordinates the document release process between disciplines and document control specialist (plot coordination, repro, and digital/physical distribution).
• Assist in the resolution of questions arising from construction documents, field conditions and contractor requests for information.
• Tracking of facility punch lists
• Provide technical input to other project team members as required to assist with project decision-making and settling of contractor change orders.
• Resolve questions arising from construction documents, field conditions and contractor requests for information.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Interact and communicate efficiently with a project team, including field leads and key department representatives
• Coordinate with design teams in all divisions through frequent discussions and work sessions
• Solid understanding of Building Information Management (BIM), Revit and CADD
• Solid understanding of design and engineering including industry practices, construction methods, codes, technology, and preparation of contract documents
• Experience integrating large projects with multi-disciplinary functions or designers - preferred

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Working knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Design Assist.
• Professional license.
• Experience integrating large complex projects with multi-disciplinary functions or designers.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture is required
• Advanced degree is desired
• Professional License desired

Positions are located in Glendale, CA.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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