Associate Project Engineer (Project Hire) - Disney : Job Details

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.

Are you ready to join an outstanding team who supports design and planning of special projects? This is an excellent opportunity to bring your design experience to Walt Disney Imagineering!

The Associate Project Engineer oversees the technical coordination and integration of the Architecture, Design, and Engineering studio during the course of specific projects, lands, resorts or parks including coordination of efforts with Creative, Show and Ride. You will report to the Project Design Manager.

• Assist Project Engineers and Design Managers in the architecture and facilities engineering project coordination and integration from conceptual design through construction and re-imagining of resorts and themed entertainment projects!
• Assist in facilitating technical coordination of A/E design documents, models, specs, basis of design among the studio design disciplines and across WDI Divisions (Show, Ride, Creative), and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders)
• Assist in coordinating the document release process between disciplines and document control specialist (plot coordination, repro and digital/physical distribution)
• Assist in organizing and facilitating big room/ICE (Integrated Concurrent Engineering) sessions, design reviews
• Assist with quality assurance and control, both of design documentation as well as field construction
• Tracking of facility punch lists
• Provide technical input to other project team members as required to assist with project decision-making and settling of contractor change orders
• Resolve and provide resolutions for questions arising from construction documents, field conditions, and contractor requests for information

• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Working knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM)
• Knowledgeable in the use of computer technology in the CADD generation of drawings
• Connect with the project team, including the field leads or main department representatives
• Solicit support from the design manager and department head to resolve issues
• Knowledge in the use of Revit

• Graduate of an accredited school of engineering or architecture with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
• Advanced degree desired but not required
• Licensed desirable or equivalent work experience

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