Walt Disney Imagineering · 9 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ 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 Project Engineer is responsible for the technical, architectural, and facilities engineering project coordination and integration of Design & Planning disciplines, from conceptual design through construction for a specific land, park, or resort project.
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Responsibilities
Lead a team in the production of designs, documentation for complex projects through all phases
Facilitate technical coordination of design documents, models, specs, and basis of design among design disciplines and across Walt Disney Imagineering Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Partners)
Proactively build, maintain, and track Issues Resolution Log (IRL) or similar document, including collecting design issues, assigning responsible parties, and tracking status and commitments that result from design reviews and meetings
Organize and facilitate big room/ICE (Integrated Concurrent Engineering) sessions and design reviews
Prepare and handle directives, submittals, justification for change, etc
Quality assurance and control, both design documentation as well as field construction
Lead design review meetings for partners and team members
Make decisions with no supervision, related to the technical coordination and integration design process
Coordinate the document release process between subject areas and the document control specialist
Maintain and supervise project plans and schedules
Supervise projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track!
Track facility punch lists
Provide technical feedback to assist with project decision-making and settling contractor change orders
Resolve questions arising from construction documents, field conditions, and contractor requests for information
Coordinate with design teams in all divisions through frequent discussions and work sessions
Qualification
Required
8 or more years of relevant work experience
Interact and communicate efficiently with a project team, including field leads and key department representatives
Knowledge of the field of design and engineering for commercial building construction, including industry practices, construction methods, codes, technology, integration of multiple design and technical disciplines in the preparation and use of contract documents in all phases of design, engineering, and construction
Solid understanding of Building Information Management (BIM), Revit and CADD
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture is required
Preferred
Experience integrating large projects with multi-disciplinary functions or designers
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
10001+ employees
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