Senior Rockwork Engineer (Project Hire)

Job Summary:

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.

Curious to learn more? Rockwork Engineering is responsible for the structural engineering, coordination, and technical integration of the rockwork elements of themed attractions!

You will report into the Manager, Rockwork Engineering.

This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

• Manage the design and engineering of complex rockwork structures
• Manage technical coordination of rockwork design documents, models, specifications, and basis of design with AR, ST, MEP, Civil, Landscape, Show, Ride, Creative disciplines, and Rockwork Contractor, in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders).
• Lead the technical coordination of rockwork design and construction including facilitating meetings and maintaining an IRL (issues resolution log) or similar document.
• Organize and develop project design criteria, engineering work plans, rockwork schedules, meetings, and work plans for projects of varying complexity.
• Facilitate quality assurance and control, both of design documentation as well as field construction.
• Direct project team members on coordination and integration activities related to the technical scope of work; this also includes any 3rd party architecture and engineering consultants.
• Participate in regularly scheduled project meetings with project team, consultants and contractors.
• Provide project teams with rockwork design and construction details, rockwork lessons learned, and rockwork standards information to inform rockwork specifications.
• Monitor work progress and ensure that technical quality, interdisciplinary coordination and production requirements are met
• Answer construction bid period questions and respond to and resolve field issues and questions.
• Provide technical direction to in-house engineers and designers, and to outside consultants in the production of construction contract documents.
• May lead a small team of rockwork engineers and designers in the production of construction documents for multiple attractions of medium complexity through all phases of design

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of structural engineering including current technologies and codes, with concentration in the areas of steel and concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of the structural engineering discipline, including industry practices, construction methods and materials, codes, current technology and the preparation and use of contract documents in all phases of design and construction
• Knowledge of the use of 3D CAD and analytical software for structural engineering design
• 6 or more years of work experience in structural and/or rockwork engineering
• 2 or more years managing a small team of structural or rockwork engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction
• Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of structural design programs such as SAP2000, ETABS, RISA
• Proven experience with 3D modeling software: Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Navisworks, BIM360
• Registration as a California SE is desirable
• An advanced degree in the structural engineering field is preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Advanced degree desired

Additional Information

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The hiring range for this position in California is $113,800.00-$152,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.