Project Engineer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Theme Parks, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of relevant work experience
Interact and communicate efficiently with a project team, including field leaders and key department representatives
Coordinate with design disciplines in all divisions through frequent discussions and work sessions
Solid understanding of Building Information Management (BIM), Revit and CAD
Solid understanding of design and engineering includes industry practices, construction methods, codes, technology, and preparation of contract documents
Experience integrating large complex projects with multi-disciplinary functions or designers - preferred
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture is required
Advanced degrees are desired
Professional License desired

Responsibilities

Provide architecture and facilities engineering project coordination and integration from conceptual design through construction
Facilitate technical coordination of design documents, models, specs, and basis of design among design disciplines and across Walt Disney Imagineering Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Partners)
Proactively build, maintain, and track Issues Resolution Log (IRL) or similar documents, including collecting design issues, assigning responsible parties, and tracking status and commitments that result from design reviews and meetings
Organize and facilitate big room/ICE (Integrated Concurrent Engineering) sessions and design reviews
Prepare and handle directives, submittals, justification for change, etc
Quality assurance and control, both design documentation as well as field construction
Coordinate the document release process between disciplines and the document control specialist
Maintain and supervise project plans and schedules
Supervise projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track
Track facility punch lists
Provide technical feedback to assist with project decision-making and settling contractor change orders
Resolve questions arising from construction documents, field conditions, and contractor requests for information

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringFacilities EngineeringProject CoordinationTechnical CoordinationDesign DocumentsConceptual DesignConstruction Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is a Project Hire/Internal Assignment position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What is the employment type for this role?

The position is full time.

What are the main responsibilities of the Project Engineer?

Responsibilities include providing architecture and facilities engineering project coordination from conceptual design through construction, facilitating technical coordination of design documents among disciplines, maintaining Issues Resolution Logs, organizing design reviews, and tracking project plans, schedules, and punch lists.

What is the team and reporting structure for this role?

You will report to the Studio Executive Design Management and Engineering, coordinating with Creative, Show, Ride teams, and across Walt Disney Imagineering Divisions.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this Project Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have experience in technical, architectural, and facilities engineering project coordination, integrating design disciplines from concept through construction, facilitating design reviews, and managing project documentation and schedules in a multidisciplinary environment like theme park development.