Principal Electrical Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10148126 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Apr. 14, 2026Job Summary:
The Principal Electrical Engineer will manage, support, guide, and execute various electrical engineering projects throughout the Disneyland Resort. As the specialized owner’s representative, you will engage in a diverse amount of low voltage (AC & DC) thru medium (up to 5kV) voltage facilities-based projects from inception through implementation. This role will entail developing bid level design and construction documents including proposals, specifications, design packages, and construction support.
You will spearhead multiple projects through the partnership and management of external consultants. You will engage and coordinate directly with architects and complementary engineering disciplines with the stakeholders. You will develop request for proposals and expound on workload estimates with critical path schedule dates to support our project management teams. You may be tasked to respond to spontaneous projects as needed.
You will report to the Sr. Manager, MEP Engineering with DLR Architecture and Facilities Engineering.
What You Will Do
Act as Owner’s Technical Representative on projects from concept through sustainment throughout the Disneyland Resort and ancillary properties. Perform as Owner’s Representative, including witnessing the signing and sealing of construction documents as needed.
Provide engineering guidance and best practices established in Disney Master Design Specifications (DMGS), and other Disney design requirements.
Manage the design and development of contract documents of projects with in-house and outside resources to meet project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work that comply with specifications and code requirements.
Enforce DMGS and related engineering best practices.
Use and build prior experience to develop concept designs and RFPs (Request for Proposals).
Review drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable local and state codes and statutes.
Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor’s requests for information per Resort standards.
Perform site visits to solve problems and minimize schedule impacts.
Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details.
Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Project requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals.
Build enhanced communications and expectations to successfully execute all projects.
What We Look For
12+ years of work experience in electrical engineering performing designs, calculations, code adherence and direct construction support.
Proven commercial and industrial facility (RD&E, CEP, etc.) electrical engineering experience while collaborating with other engineering and design disciplines.
Thorough understanding of the California Electrical code, IEEE electrical low voltage (Brown, Buff and Red book), California energy code (i.e. Title 24), able to develop concepts, further and enhance electrical safety practices, and procedures within electrical engineering design, implementation, and provide overall discipline stewardship.
Experience collaborating with conscious engagement as a team member to ensure successful results.
Well versed in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM and Lighting design.
Required Education and Licensure
BS Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
Current, Valid and Clear CA Professional Engineers License (PE) in Electrical Engineering.
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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.
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $152,800.00 to $186,600.00 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.
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
