Senior Mechanical Engineer - Walt Disney Imagineering

About the Role & Team

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.

This Imagineer is responsible for mechanical engineering including design, analysis, calculations, modeling and specifications for building HVAC systems and plumbing; compressible fluid and cryogenic systems and central energy installations. Curious to learn more? Keep reading below!

What You Will Do

• Become completely familiar with and be able to edit mechanical/plumbing sections of WDI master specifications
• Provide field investigations and generate condition reports for existing buildings
• Responsible for early stages of HVAC and plumbing systems’ design for new and renovation projects
• Provide evaluation of proposed systems using Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Managing consultants for HVAC and plumbing disciplines
• Take responsibility for obtaining building department approvals when required
• Answer consultant and construction bid period questions
• Respond to and resolve field issues and questions
• Reviewing submittals

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Solid understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems, including compressed air
• Detailed familiarity with mechanical design and analysis computer programs
• Knowledge of life cycle cost and present worth analysis of mechanical systems
• Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD modeling software
• 6 or more years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years managing a team of mechanical engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction.
• Knowledge of Florida and Epcot codes
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC Building Management System
• General knowledge of digital control concepts such as analog and digital inputs and outputs, sequences of operations, point addressable devices.
• General knowledge of IP-based network and building automation communication protocols and systems, including BACnet.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in the mechanical engineering field is preferred
• Active membership in ASHRAE and USGBC is desirable.
• 8 or more years of work experience in mechanical engineering.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional registration in Mechanical Engineering

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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