Electrical Engineer Senior - Project Hire at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Requirements

6 or more years of work experience in electrical engineering
Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections
Prior experience with Revit
Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

Plans and implements the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission and control of electric power for multiple attractions
Maintain and ensure conformance to department standards, procedures, and specifications
Organize and develop project design criteria and engineering work plans for projects of varying complexity
Provide technical direction to in-house engineers and designers, and to outside consultants in the production of construction contract documents
Monitor work progress and ensure that technical quality, interdisciplinary coordination and production requirements are met
Monitor performance against the project design schedule, budget and earned value
Take responsibility for obtaining building department approvals when required
Answer construction bid period questions and respond to and resolve field issues and questions
Conduct on-site visits, inspections, and field reports
May have Engineer of Record responsibility

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Power DistributionGeneratorsUPS SystemsLighting SystemsLighting ControlsFire Alarm SystemsCommunication SystemsHVAC ControlsElectrical Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time project hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What experience is required for this role?

The role requires 6 or more years of work experience in electrical engineering and experience with construction.

What does the electrical engineering team work on?

The team designs, analyzes, calculates, and creates specifications for low and medium voltage power distribution systems, emergency power, generators and UPS standby systems, lighting systems and controls, fire alarm systems, communication systems, and HVAC controls for facilities, attractions, or theme park projects.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Responsibilities include planning and implementing design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems for attractions, providing technical direction, monitoring project progress, ensuring conformance to standards, and handling approvals, inspections, and field issues.

What is the reporting structure for this role?

The Electrical Engineer Senior - Project Hire will report to the Manager, Electrical Engineering.