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Senior Civil Designer (PH)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10090526 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jun. 07, 2024

Job Summary:

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!

Curious to learn more? The Senior Civil Designer works as part of a dynamic team of designers and engineers responsible for civil design, including geometry, grading, hydrology/hydraulics, utility coordination and the preparation of construction drawings for the site/area development of an individual facility/attraction, land, or theme park project!

You Will

  • Prepare civil construction documents for site/area development projects of medium complexity
  • Organize comprehensive civil construction drawing packages in accordance with department and division standards
  • Ensure technical quality and conformance with industry standards and Imagineering master specifications, department standards, and procedures
  • Monitor progress of work and ensure that technical quality, interdisciplinary coordination and production requirements are met
  • Assist in developing soft cost design estimates for civil design and drafting
  • Work independently with minimum supervision, demonstrating an ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, multi-discipline project team environment.
  • Provide technical guidance to one or more junior civil designers in the production of construction contract documents

You Will Have

  • Graduate of an accredited school with an associate degree, technical certification in civil design or graduate of a non-accredited engineering school
  • 6 or more years of work experience in the production and use of civil engineering contract documents for commercial or industrial projects
  • Knowledge of current technology in a facilities design discipline including the preparation of construction contract documents
  • Proficient in the use of Civil 3D for civil engineering design, production, and analysis
  • Working knowledge of grading and utility coordination including industry practices, construction methods and materials, codes, current technology and the preparation and use of contract documents in all phases of design and construction

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.

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The hiring range for this position in California 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.

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, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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