About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible, and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one-of-a-kind experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world. We Create To Inspire!

You will report to Portfolio Ride Engineering Executive.

This is a Full-Time position.

What You Will Do:

The Ride Project Engineer, Senior, is the leader of a Ride Engineering team for a project and is responsible for delivering ride systems on time and on budget. They are responsible for every aspect of ride system design & development from concept through testing and handover for a wide variety of innovative ride platforms that include unique requirements for extreme duty cycles, high reliability, and inherent life safety. They must collaborate on diverse teams that include both technical and creative members and be comfortable in environments where scope and requirements change frequently.

As a Ride Project Engineer, Senior, you will:

Serve as Ride Studio representative on project core teams

Collaborate with Creative, Operations, Maintenance, Show, and Facility teams to develop and meet requirements

Lead concept and system design for innovative ride platforms

Define scope, direct teams, and balance stakeholder needs

Execute and improve Ride Engineering Standards of Practice

Manage business interests: strategies, cost estimates, resource plans, and schedules

Ensure comprehensive, high-quality engineering results and system deliverables

Maintain compliance with Disney, industry, and local safety and quality standards

Lead technical and safety design reviews

Prepare bid packages, guide contracts, and collaborate on procurement

Serve as Responsible Individual for vendor and consultant contracts

Oversee vendor design, fabrication, commissioning, and site installation/testing

Validate installations and conduct field testing, including on construction sites

Collaborate on "Blue Sky" initiatives representing Ride Studio interests

Lead moderate-scale engineering scopes and manage various resources

Required Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of professional experience, including responsibility for engineering design, analysis, production, installation and test; developing engineering scopes of work, budgets, schedules and resource plans; leading field installation and testing

Managed projects with budgets over $10 million

Experience as leader of a technical team through the design and delivery process

Demonstrated experience and skills in project management and vendor management

Hands-on experience with equipment mockups, prototypes, fabrication, assembly, installation and test

Proficiency in life safety design/requirements of engineered systems

Skill in negotiating scope with stakeholders

Background in outside vendor management

Aptitude for technical issue resolution

Familiarity with Capitalized Project Delivery

Experience leading the hazard analysis and system safety design process

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Disney or comparable amusement industry experience with an emphasis on ride systems

Contract management skills

Knowledge of relevant Ride Engineering and industry standards

Familiar with new/emerging technology and applications within the Entertainment industry

Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality control processes

Hardware knowledge and hands-on field installation and test experience

Proven track record in successfully leading high value scope

Technical certification: EIT or PE

Required Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Software) from an accredited college or university.

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Additional Information:

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 at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.