Civil Engineer

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Parks Experiences and Products. 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! Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) is looking for a Civil Engineer to support the development and sustainment of projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort. Our department supports a wide range of project types including Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise, and Entertainment. Projects range from minor renovations to new facilities. You will also support immediate response efforts with reactionary projects.

The objective of this position is to act as the Civil Engineering Owner’s Representative with technical expertise for civil engineering issues, design management of in-house and outside resources, code compliance, Disney design standards, documentation, specifications, and life cycle cost analysis for best value.

This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams including FAM, WDI, Entertainment, and Operations.

As a Civil Engineer, you will manage the inception, design development, implementation, and sustainment of underground utilities, drainage, grading, soil evaluations, waterways, and foundational systems supporting the many assets at the Disneyland Resort.  You will help develop bid level construction documents, including drawings and specifications. You will support the development and authoring of requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop workload estimates with critical path schedule dates to support our project management team.

You will report to the Manager, MEP-CS Engineering with DLR Architecture & Facilities Engineering.

Responsibilities/You Will

• In this collaborative role, you will act as Owner’s Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort. Project types will include shops, rides, hotels, shows, maintenance facilities, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property.

• Manage the design and development of contract documents of projects with in-house and outside resources to meet project scopes, schedules and budgets.

• Develop concepts and RFPs (Request for Proposals).

• Attend, participate, and problem solve during site visits from concept through construction.

• Review drawings and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable codes and statutes.

• Work with stakeholders to provide civil engineering resources to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.

• Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines.

• You must also be able to provide guidance and concise decision matrices to support executive decisions.

• Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details.

• As the owner's representative, you'll review with a focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

• Liaison with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation is coordinated and compliant with external requirements.

• Research Record Drawings in Disneyland Archives

• Perform field work to investigate and assess utilities infrastructure in the Resort.

• Independently review new and existing design drawings and calculations.

• Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor’s requests for information per Resort standards.

• Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work that comply with specifications and code requirements.

• Perform reviews of existing infrastructure: propose upgrades and replacements, present findings and recommendations.

• Provide general consulting on codes as well as Resort guidelines related to civil structures.

• Prepare plans for grading, storm drain, water distribution, sewage, and other underground utilities.

• Review and prepare calculations and reports for water quality management plans, including best management practices and storm water pollution prevention plan.

• Perform as Engineer of Record, including signing and sealing construction documents as needed.

• Design with focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

• Develop system models of underground utilities.

• Participate in the development of the Resort’s GIS for underground utilities.

• Expedite the receipt of sample submittals required for final design approval.

• Participate in weekly design coordination meetings and prioritize items to minimize schedule impacts.

• Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals.

• Help with the planning for all Executive Design Reviews involving agenda development which includes participant coordination and physical accommodations distributed to all internal partners and the extended project team.

• Provide guidance and concise decision matrices to support executive decisions.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• 5 to 8 years of experience in civil engineering design, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

• Experience with design, procurement, and construction support.

• AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Revit, Adobe Acrobat, or Bluebeam Revu.

• Effective communication skills (verbally and written) with clients, employees, and management.

• You must be a self-starting collaborator to provide experience to bring concepts into physical reality.

• Working knowledge of standards and codes applicable to civil utility systems.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience with data management and editing in Esri ArcGIS.

Required Education and Licensure

• BS Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university.

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

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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The hiring range for this position in California is $92,742.00 to $124,410.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic 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.