Walt Disney Imagineering · 1 month ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. The Senior Electrical Engineer will design and analyze electrical systems for various projects, ensuring technical quality and compliance with standards while providing direction to engineers and consultants.
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Responsibilities
Plans and implements the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission and control of electric power for multiple attractions
Maintain and ensure conformance to department standards, procedures, and specifications
Organize and develop project design criteria and engineering work plans for projects of varying complexity
Provide technical direction to in-house engineers and designers, and to outside consultants in the production of construction contract documents
Monitor work progress and ensure that technical quality, interdisciplinary coordination and production requirements are met
Monitor performance against the project design schedule, budget and earned value
Take responsibility for obtaining building department approvals when required
Answer construction bid period questions and respond to and resolve field issues and questions. Conduct on-site visits, inspections, and field reports
May have Engineer of Record responsibility
Qualification
Required
6 or more years of work experience in electrical engineering
Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections
Prior experience with Revit
Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required
Licensed as a professional electrical engineer
Preferred
General knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline, 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
Knowledge of electrical medium and low voltage power distribution systems
Knowledge of electrical engineering, including current technologies and codes
Knowledge of the use of 3D CAD technology and analytical software for electrical engineering design, short circuit, circuit breaker coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis
Experience leading a small team of electrical engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction
Advanced degree in the electrical engineering field is desirable
Active membership in IEEE, IES, or IAEI is desirable
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
10001+ employees
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