Senior Structural Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10100656 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.
Curious to learn more? This Imagineer is responsible for providing projects with structural engineering support from the early phases of design up until the end of construction! This includes design, analysis, calculations and specifications for structural steel, concrete, masonry and timber buildings, structures and other miscellaneous items of an individual facility/attraction, area development element, land, or theme park project.
What You Will Do
- Be responsible for performing engineering design and calculation tasks is support of project phase deliverables with little or no supervision. This role may potentially lead a small team of engineers and designers (internal or external) in this support of this effort depending on project size and complexity.
- Ensure technical quality and conformance to department standards and procedures.
- Monitor progress of work and ensure that technical quality, interdisciplinary coordination, schedule and budget are maintained.
- Participate in vendor selection including bid evaluation, interviews and requests for information.
- Perform construction administrative functions such as reviewing and responding to shop drawings, submittals, and request for information.
- Identify and assist with resolution of structural related issues such as clashes and scope gaps during design and construction phases.
- Peer review of structural systems that interface with main facility structure.
- Become familiar with structural sections of WDI master specifications.
- Take ownership for acquiring building department approvals when required.
- May have Engineer of Record responsibility.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Professional registration as a Florida PE or ability to obtain reciprocity.
- 6 or more years of proven experience in structural engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years leading structural engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction.
- Varied structural engineering design and analysis experience in the areas of concrete, steel, and wood structures.
- Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections
- Knowledge of industry practices, construction methods and materials, codes, current technology and the preparation and use of contract documents as related to structural engineering.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enercalc, RISA, and Navisworks.
- Adept at problem solving and creative thinking.
- Ability to work independently and to thrive in a highly collaborative, multi-discipline project team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- An advanced degree in the structural engineering field
- 8 or more years of shown experience in Structural Engineering
- Registration as a Florida SE
- Experienced in theme park attraction design and construction is preferred.
- Active membership in ASCE, AISC or ACI is desirable.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/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.
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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.