Associate Project Engineer (Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10104607 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Nov. 11, 2024Job 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.
Are you ready to join an outstanding team who supports design and planning of special projects? This is an excellent opportunity to bring your design experience to Walt Disney Imagineering!
The Associate Project Engineer oversees the technical coordination and integration of the Architecture, Design, and Engineering studio during the course of specific projects, lands, resorts or parks including coordination of efforts with Creative, Show and Ride. You will report to the Project Design Manager.
What You Will Do
- Assist Project Engineers and Design Managers in the architecture and facilities engineering project coordination and integration from conceptual design through construction and re-imagining of resorts and themed entertainment projects!
- Assist in facilitating technical coordination of A/E design documents, models, specs, basis of design among the studio design disciplines and across WDI Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders)
- Assist in coordinating the document release process between disciplines and document control specialist (plot coordination, repro and digital/physical distribution)
- Assist in organizing and facilitating big room/ICE (Integrated Concurrent Engineering) sessions, design reviews
- Assist with quality assurance and control, both of design documentation as well as field construction
- Tracking of facility punch lists
- Provide technical input to other project team members as required to assist with project decision-making and settling of contractor change orders
- Resolve and provide resolutions for questions arising from construction documents, field conditions, and contractor requests for information
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience
- Working knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM)
- Knowledgeable in the use of computer technology in the CADD generation of drawings
- Connect with the project team, including the field leads or main department representatives
- Solicit support from the design manager and department head to resolve issues
- Knowledge in the use of Revit
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of engineering or architecture with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
- Advanced degree desired but not required
- Licensed desirable or equivalent work experience
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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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.