Universal Orlando Resort · 18 hours ago
Project Engineer, Global Attractions Programs
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUniversal Orlando Resort is a leading entertainment destination, and they are seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets. The role involves managing multiple vendors, providing technical leadership, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones while collaborating closely with stakeholders.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer leads the full lifecycle of venue systems—including design, production, fabrication, installation, focus, programming, commissioning, and turnover—while providing technical leadership and mentorship to the project team. They oversee scopes, schedules, and budgets, foster collaboration across departments, and work closely with the Manager, Project Engineering to develop documentation and schedules for both Capital and Expense Programs. Responsibilities also include supporting contractual documentation such as Scopes of Work (SOW), RFIs, RFPs, and specifications, and delivering clear, concise updates and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders at all levels. This role requires strong communication skills, adherence to GAP policies and procedures, and support for system training and documentation improvements across platforms like SharePoint, MAXIMO, and PMWeb
Oversees contractor’s mock-up, prototype, and acceptance testing efforts to ensure final installed systems meet scope of work and contract specifications. Review all improvements to insure they follow all applicable codes, regulations and standards including ISO, IEC, AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, NEC, OSHA, NFPA, F24 and IEEE standards
Support Subject Matter Experts in multiple disciplines for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or control systems. Support the development and review FMEAs and Safety Risk Assessments for new and existing Venues and Scope of Work for contracts and projects
Review designs and documentation from vendors/contractors ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications
Develop and conduct Acceptance Test Procedures for Venues
Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in applicable technical field required
5+ years' of experience in direct theme park specific technical/engineering roles required or similar experience in related technical field
Significant vendor management experience
3+ years of projects experience within the entertainment/theme park industry required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Advanced degree is preferred
Experience in Theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication is preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Company
Universal Orlando Resort
For years, we’ve been creating a legacy of unforgettable experiences for our Guests.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tracey Stockwell
CFO
Bobby B. Belzeski
Human Resources Business Partner
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