Sr Structural Engineer

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 Senior Structural Engineer to support the development and sustainment of assets. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for projects we support. Our department supports a wide range of project types that 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 work in close collaboration with architects, other engineering subject areas and multiple internal Disney project teams.

As a Structural Engineer in A&FE, you will act as an Owner’s Representative for the Disneyland Resort. Most of our projects are designed by external Architects/Engineers with some projects designed internally. Our primary role is design management of these external resources ensuring projects are fully coordinated and align with Disney standards and building codes. You will be leading the design team ensuring all project partners are updated on project developments.

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

What You Will Do

• Develop project scopes of work and create RFPs (Request for Proposals) for external Engineers/Consultants.

• Coordinate with Facility Assessment Management (FAM) partners to review scope, schedule, and budgets.

• Provide internal cost estimates for project support and review budget throughout the project schedule.

• Review drawings and specifications at each design milestone to align with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.

• Ensure that the overall project design intent is achieved by successfully integrating facility design with partner design disciplines and components of the supporting development such as: infrastructure, area development, grading/drainage, area lighting, graphics, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, show set, ride engineering, etc.

• Review for scope completeness based on project requirements with a focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

• Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and implement design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details.

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

• Mentor Structural Engineers and designers on career development, technical efforts, training, and workflow.

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

• Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other subject areas.

• Lead and implement the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal resources as the Engineer of Record.

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

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

• Coordinate responses to city plan check comments and questions with the AOR/EOR

• Coordinate constructability issues with project partners.

• Coordinate responses of all RFIs and submittals with AOR/EOR.

• Coordinate all internal team member feedback with the AOR/EOR/GC.

• Provide punch walk list to the GC and FAM partners.

• Prepare and gather all project documentation for closeout.

Additional Structural Engineering Sustaining Support

• Scope development of all IFP (Integrated Facility Planning) 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.

• Provide details to address repair solutions, material specifications, and issues.

• Provide technical support for Legal claims.

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

• Provide plans, sketches, and details as requested by project partners.

What We Look For

• Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction practices and standards.

• Construction Administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs, and Submittals.

• Direct experience in the preparation of structural contract drawings and specifications.

• Collaborate and endeavor in a team environment to guarantee a successful product.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

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

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

• Demonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring energetic professionals.

• Strong problem solving/analytical skills and time management/interpersonal skills.

• Strong written, verbal, and graphical interpersonal skills to present complex analyses and issues to all levels of executive management.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to dynamic situations and personalities.

• Must be capable of working independently on programs and projects but must have the maturity to seek guidance/approval and communicate as appropriate.

• Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others and handle high pressure situations.

Required Education and Qualifications

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

• 7+ years professional experience working in Structural Engineering.

• Civil PE License in the State of California is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE License in the State of California.

• MS Structural 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.

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $102,000.00 - $136,700.00 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.