Senior Mechanical Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10100545 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 17, 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.
This Imagineer is responsible for mechanical engineering including design, analysis, calculations, modeling and specifications for building HVAC systems and plumbing; compressible fluid and cryogenic systems and central energy installations. Curious to learn more? Keep reading below!
What You Will Do
- Become completely familiar with and be able to edit mechanical/plumbing sections of WDI master specifications
- Provide field investigations and generate condition reports for existing buildings
- Responsible for early stages of HVAC and plumbing systems’ design for new and renovation projects
- Provide evaluation of proposed systems using Life Cycle Cost Analysis
- Managing consultants for HVAC and plumbing disciplines
- Take responsibility for obtaining building department approvals when required
- Answer consultant and construction bid period questions
- Respond to and resolve field issues and questions
- Reviewing submittals
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Solid understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems, including compressed air
- Detailed familiarity with mechanical design and analysis computer programs
- Knowledge of life cycle cost and present worth analysis of mechanical systems
- Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD modeling software
- 6 or more years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years managing a team of mechanical engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction.
- Knowledge of Florida and Epcot codes
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC Building Management System
- General knowledge of digital control concepts such as analog and digital inputs and outputs, sequences of operations, point addressable devices.
- General knowledge of IP-based network and building automation communication protocols and systems, including BACnet.
Preferred Qualifications
- An advanced degree in the mechanical engineering field is preferred
- Active membership in ASHRAE and USGBC is desirable.
- 8 or more years of work experience in mechanical engineering.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional registration in Mechanical 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.
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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.