Electrical Engineer Senior - Project Hire

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.

The electrical engineering team will design, analyze, calculate and create 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 an individual facility/attraction, area development, land, or theme park project.

In this position, the Electrical Engineer Senior - Project Hire will report to Manager, Electrical Engineering.

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

• 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
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of the electrical 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 electrical medium and low voltage power distribution systems
• Knowledge of electrical engineering, including current technologies and codes
• Knowledge of the use of 3D CAD technology and analytical software for electrical engineering design, short circuit, circuit breaker coordination, and arc-flash hazard analysis
• Experience leading a small team of electrical engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction
  
  
  

Education

• Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Advanced degree in the electrical engineering field is desirable
  
  
  

Certification and Licenses

• Licensed as a professional electrical engineer
• Active membership in IEEE, IES, or IAEI is desirable
  
  
  

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.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $115,500 to $154,800 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.