Senior Structural Engineer at Disneyland Resort

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences. At Disney, you’ll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. You will collaborate to develop ideas/thoughts into physical reality!

The Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to support Disneyland Resort. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for capital project and sustaining efforts to include shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment, maintenance facilities, offices, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property. Projects range from preliminary research, full facility assessments to minor renovations and new facilities. You will also support immediate response efforts. You will collaborate with architects, other engineering fields, and multiple internal Disney project teams.

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Civil/Structural Engineering.

What You Will Do

Structural Engineer Sustaining Support (Primary Role)

• Provide scope development of all Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) projects for current and future fiscal year project planning. Will include site walks, written scope development and justification, code research, production of plans and sketches.

• Assist in the maintenance & updating of Disney Standards and details.

• Provide initial review for compliance of proposed space planning efforts/ tenant improvement support and workspace options.

• Work with Quality Control/Quality Engineering (QE/QC) Team at each registered attraction to perform regulated structural inspection (including steel corrosion, wood decay, and concrete spalling, etc.) and provide disposition for other findings accurately scheduled for future rehabs. Assess light poles, bridges, retaining walls, underpass, gates, speaker poles, projector poles, overhead fixtures, and others.

• Assist Emergency Response Team to prepare Engineering Earthquake Response Program, drill plan, mobilizing post-earthquake inspection, participate in Earthquake Early Warning program.

• Respond timely to structural assessment request resort wide, including vehicular collisions, reported indications, and others.

• Participate in the development of corporate wide standards, including structural engineering, overhead object and rigging system, rockwork, and others.

Structural Engineer (Secondary Role)

• Develop dynamic facility design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility, or schematic design through the construction documentation in accordance with established Disney quality standards.

• Develop project concepts with internal team members and partners. Develop project scopes of work for internal Architects/Engineers/Project Partners.

• Lead and implement the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal resources as the Engineer of Record. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.

• Respond to city plan check inquiries and all RFIs and submittals with AOR/EOR.

• Provide punch walk list to the General Contractor and Facilities Asset Management partners. Prepare and collect all project documentation for closeout.

• Work with team members to provide structural resources, both technical and aesthetic, to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.

What We Look For

• Professional design experience in a wide range of project types and construction types. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Construction Administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals. Direct experience in the preparation of structural contract drawings and specifications.

• Knowledge of the California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, NDS, AISC, and TMS.

• Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.

• Demonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring engineers.

• Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with experience communicating analyses and issues to all levels of executive management.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond efficiently to wide-ranging situations and personalities.

Required Education and Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.

• 7+ years professional experience working in Structural Engineering

• Civil PE License in the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE License in the State of California.

• MS in Structural Engineering.

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Additional Information

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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $111,900.00 to $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographical region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.