Mechanical Engineer

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will act as the Owner’s Representative with technical expertise for mechanical engineering issues, design management of in-house and outside resources, code compliance, Disney design standards, documentation, specifications, and life cycle cost analysis for best value. This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams including FAM, WDI, Entertainment, and Operations. 

You will manage the inception, design development, implementation, and sustainment of above and underground mechanical utilities, and various mechanical systems supporting the many assets at the Disneyland Resort.  You will help develop bid level construction documents, including drawings and specifications, support the development and authoring of requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop workload estimates with critical path schedule dates to support our project management team. 

This role reports to the Manager of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing/Piping (MEP) Engineering with DLR Architecture & Facilities Engineering.

Responsibilities

Leadership: 

• In this collaborative role, you will act as Owner’s Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort. 

• Perform as Engineer of Record, including signing and sealing construction documents as needed. 

Management: 

• Manage the design and development of contract documents of projects with in-house and outside resources to meet project scopes, schedules, and budgets. 

• Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work that comply with specifications and code requirements. 

Technical Skills: 

• Use and build your experience to develop concept designs and Request for Proposals. 

• Review drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable local and state codes and statutes. 

• Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor’s requests for information per Resort standards.  

• Site visits to problem solve issues and minimize schedule impacts. 

Relationship: 

• Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details. 

• Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals. 

• Build enhanced communications and expectations to successfully execute all projects. 

Basic Qualifications 

• 3+years of experience in mechanical engineering design, HVAC/DX/VRF applications, central plant development and technical management,hydraulics, hydronics, compressed air, both above and below ground piping (supply and waste systems).  Experience with food and beverages related design and implementation. 

• Experience with mechanical system leveldesign andPLC/machine type/logic controls understanding, guidance and procurement direction for long/short lead components, and field/in-situ construction support experience. 

• AutoCAD (Mechanical), Revit, Adobe Acrobat, or Bluebeam Revu.  

• Effective communication skills (verbally and written) with clients, employees, and management. 

• Experience bringing concepts into physical reality.  

• Working knowledge of standards and codes applicable to civil utility systems.

Required Education and Licensure 

• BS Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university. 

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

Additional Information 

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.