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Disneyland Resort · 1 day ago

Senior Structural Engineer

Disneyland Resort is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support their capital projects and sustaining efforts. The role involves providing technical expertise, problem solving, and quality assurance for various built facilities and areas across the resort.

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Responsibilities

Provide scope development of all Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) projects for current and future fiscal year project planning. Will include site walks, written scope development and justification, code research, production of plans and sketches
Assist in the maintenance & updating of Disney Standards and details
Provide initial review for compliance of proposed space planning efforts/ tenant improvement support and workspace options
Work with Quality Control/Quality Engineering (QE/QC) Team at each registered attraction to perform regulated structural inspection (including steel corrosion, wood decay, and concrete spalling, etc.) and provide disposition for other findings accurately scheduled for future rehabs. Assess light poles, bridges, retaining walls, underpass, gates, speaker poles, projector poles, overhead fixtures, and others
Assist Emergency Response Team to prepare Engineering Earthquake Response Program, drill plan, mobilizing post-earthquake inspection, participate in Earthquake Early Warning program
Respond timely to structural assessment request resort wide, including vehicular collisions, reported indications, and others
Participate in the development of corporate wide standards, including structural engineering, overhead object and rigging system, rockwork, and others
Develop dynamic facility design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility, or schematic design through the construction documentation in accordance with established Disney quality standards
Develop project concepts with internal team members and partners. Develop project scopes of work for internal Architects/Engineers/Project Partners
Lead and implement the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal resources as the Engineer of Record. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and statutes
Respond to city plan check inquiries and all RFIs and submittals with AOR/EOR
Provide punch walk list to the General Contractor and Facilities Asset Management partners. Prepare and collect all project documentation for closeout
Work with team members to provide structural resources, both technical and aesthetic, to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility

Qualification

Structural EngineeringAutoCADRevitCivil PE LicenseCalifornia Building CodeConstruction AdministrationLeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

10+ years professional experience working in Structural Engineering
Professional design experience in a wide range of project types and construction types
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required
Construction Administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals
Direct experience in the preparation of structural contract drawings and specifications
Knowledge of the California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, NDS, AISC, and TMS
Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions
Demonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring engineers
Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with experience communicating analyses and issues to all levels of executive management
Demonstrate the ability to respond efficiently to wide-ranging situations and personalities
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering
Civil PE License in the State of California

Preferred

SE License in the State of California
MS in Structural Engineering

Benefits

Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide

Company

Disneyland Resort

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Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park on July 17, 1955, with hopes that it would become “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., has welcomed guests from around the world, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District known for its exciting shopping, dining and entertainment.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Emelia Santos
Human Resources Business Partner
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Stephanie Terusa
Sr. Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
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