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Civil Engineer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10136529 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Dec. 15, 2025

Job Summary:

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.

The Civil Engineering team's responsibilities include design, analysis, and calculations and specifications for hydrology/hydraulics, sanitary and storm sewage, storm water management, water treatment, potable water and other utilities for the site/area development of an individual facility/attraction, land, or theme park project. 

You will report to the Manager, Civil Engineering. 

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

  • Prepare and coordinate internal engineering project deliverables as a member of a multi-discipline facility projects team

  • Ensure compliance with local codes, corporate design guidelines, and standards

  • Under senior staff supervision, responsible for civil engineering Design, analyze, and prepare calculations and specifications for hydrology/hydraulics, sanitary and storm sewerage, storm water management, water treatment, potable water, and other utilities

  • Conduct engineering due diligence to ensure project feasibility and compliance

  • Prepare designs and analyses in support of construction contract document production 

  • Ensure technical quality and conformance to department standards and procedures 

  • Become familiar with civil sections of the WDI master specifications 

  • Support the production of construction contract documents

  • Maintain technical quality and conformance to department standards and procedures

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • 2 or more years of work experience in civil engineering, including the production and use of contract documents for commercial or industrial projects 

  • Proficient in the use of Civil 3D and analytical software for civil engineering design 

  • 2 or more years' experience in the production and use of contract documents for commercial or industrial projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Engineer-In-Training certification, if not already licensed as a professional engineer 

  • Experience in theme parks, resorts, cruise, vacation, travel, retail, or consumer industries

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required

  • Professional registration in the field of Civil or Structural Engineering desired

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 Glendale, CA is $105,100 - 140,900 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.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening 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 Walt Disney Imagineering.

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.

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