Disney
Ride Project Engineer Senior
Job ID
10123775 Ubicacin
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business
Walt Disney Imagineering Fecha de publicacin
03/09/2025 Detalles del empleo
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. 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. Acerca de Walt Disney Imagineering
Fundado en 1952 como WED Enterprises para disear y construir el primer parque temtico del mundo, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) es donde la imaginacin y la creatividad se combinan con tecnologa de vanguardia para crear experiencias inolvidables. WDI es la fuerza creativa que imagina, disea y construye todos los parques temticos, resorts, atracciones y cruceros de Disney en todo el mundo. La fuerza nica de Imagineering proviene de su equipo global diverso de profesionales creativos y tcnicos, que se basan en el legado de narracin de historias de Disney para ser pionero en nuevas formas de entretenimiento. Los Imagineers que practican esta combinacin nica de arte y ciencia trabajan en ms de 100 disciplinas para guiar una idea desde la fase conceptual del cielo azul hasta el da de la inauguracin. Acerca de The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada lder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicacin que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la dcada de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney contina con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en ms de 40 pases, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global. Este puesto es en Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney Imagineering . Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirn consideracin para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religin, color, sexo, orientacin sexual, gnero, identidad de gnero, expresin de gnero, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condicin de militar o veterano, afeccin mdica, informacin gentica o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolucin. Aplicar ahora Aplique ms tarde MIRE NUESTROS TRABAJOS
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Job ID
10123775 Ubicacin
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business
Walt Disney Imagineering Fecha de publicacin
03/09/2025 Detalles del empleo
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. 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. Acerca de Walt Disney Imagineering
Fundado en 1952 como WED Enterprises para disear y construir el primer parque temtico del mundo, Disneyland, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) es donde la imaginacin y la creatividad se combinan con tecnologa de vanguardia para crear experiencias inolvidables. WDI es la fuerza creativa que imagina, disea y construye todos los parques temticos, resorts, atracciones y cruceros de Disney en todo el mundo. La fuerza nica de Imagineering proviene de su equipo global diverso de profesionales creativos y tcnicos, que se basan en el legado de narracin de historias de Disney para ser pionero en nuevas formas de entretenimiento. Los Imagineers que practican esta combinacin nica de arte y ciencia trabajan en ms de 100 disciplinas para guiar una idea desde la fase conceptual del cielo azul hasta el da de la inauguracin. Acerca de The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada lder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicacin que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la dcada de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney contina con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en ms de 40 pases, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global. Este puesto es en Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Walt Disney Imagineering . Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirn consideracin para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religin, color, sexo, orientacin sexual, gnero, identidad de gnero, expresin de gnero, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condicin de militar o veterano, afeccin mdica, informacin gentica o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolucin. Aplicar ahora Aplique ms tarde MIRE NUESTROS TRABAJOS
Regstrese para recibir nuevas alertas de trabajo e informacin de la compaa segn sus preferencias #J-18808-Ljbffr