Staff Structural Engineer

About the position

We create happiness. That’s our motto at Disney Experiences. At Disney, you’ll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. You will collaborate to develop ideas/thoughts into physical reality! The Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team is looking for a Staff Structural Engineer to support the development and sustainment of assets and projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort. Our department supports a wide range of project types that include shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment, maintenance facilities, offices, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property. Projects range from preliminary research, full facility assessments to minor renovations and new facilities. You will also support immediate response efforts. You will work in close collaboration with architects, other engineering disciplines and multiple internal Disney project teams. As a Staff Structural Engineer in A&FE, you will assist in capital projects and sustaining efforts for the Disneyland Resort. You will plan, conduct, and develop/research complex projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches. You will assist in the development and implementation of multiple building assessment programs as well as provide recommendations for repairs. This is a 100% onsite position located in Anaheim, CA. You will report to the Sr. Manager – Civil/Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide Structural support to the resort as a subject matter expert in the field.
• Lead scope development of all IFP (Integrated Facility Planning) projects for current and future fiscal year project planning.
• Conduct site walks, written scope development and justification, code research, production of plans and sketches.
• Provide details to address repair solutions, material specifications, and issues.
• Provide technical support for Legal claims.
• Lead the maintenance and updating of Disney Standards and details.
• Provide initial review for compliance of proposed space planning efforts/tenant improvement support/workspace options.
• Provide plans, sketches, and details as requested by project partners.
• Lead efforts with Quality Control/Quality Engineering (QC/QE) team at each registered attraction to perform regulated structural inspection.
• Direct to repair critical finding timely, and provide disposition for other findings properly scheduled for future rehabs.
• Lead efforts with Safety Team to assess resort wide fall protection installations.
• Participate in the development of corporate wide standards, including structural engineering.
• Respond timely to structural assessment request resort wide, including vehicular collisions, reported indications, and others.
• Coordinate with Caltrans for regular inspection at Disneyland Drive bridge and flyover.
• Develop varied facility design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility, or schematic design through the preparation of construction documentation.

Requirements

• 10+ years professional experience working in Structural Engineering.
• Professional design experience in a wide range of project types and construction types as the sole engineer or leading a team of engineers.
• Demonstrate familiarity with all phases of design and construction practices and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of the California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, NDS, AISC, and TMS.
• Construction Administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Direct experience in the preparation of structural contract drawings and specifications.
• Ability to assess different types of structures damages and/or deficiencies.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills and time management/organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with the ability to present complex analyses and issues to all levels of executive management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.
• Demonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring young professionals.
• Experience responding effectively to dynamic situations and personalities.
• Experience directing and motivating work efforts of others and handle high pressure situations.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously, often against tight deadlines.

Benefits

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