Design Engineer (Parkwide Technical Infrastructure)

Universal Destinations & Experiences; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal UKR is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the PTI backbone infrastructure design for attractions and facilities. You will oversee vendors, prepare plans, and ensure compliant, secure, and scalable data center environments across the park network.

The role requires a strong background in infrastructure design and project leadership, with experience in data centers, cabling standards, and enterprise networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Technical leadership experience in infrastructure and/or data center operations.
• Experience with telecom and structured cabling standards and systems.
• Experience designing cable management and fiber distribution standards and systems.
• Ability to perform BTU calculations and heat load projections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, testing, and documentation of connected systems for PTI.
• Lead collaboration between engineering, AV, RSN and UPT groups.
• Prepare construction plans following local codes and standards.
• Manage project schedules and budgets through all phases.
• Ensure security, reliability, and environmental health compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Infrastructure design

Data center operations

Project management

Vendor coordination

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Visio

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Design Engineer (Parkwide Technical Infrastructure)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), the Design Engineer (Parkwide Technical Infrastructure (PTI)) will oversee the contracted vendors performing the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of the connected systems that comprise the backbone communications infrastructure for all attractions, back of house facilities, and non-attraction front of house facilities. The scope of the connected systems include ride/show physical connectivity; A/V & Lighting physical connectivity; campus security physical connectivity (includes BMS, Cameras, Fire Alarm); UPT wired and wireless networks installation, physical connectivity, and security. Role is responsible for leading the design and preparing plans for the development and installation of the data center and critical environments according to present and future requirements.Major ResponsibilitiesInspect work being done by vendors and act as the bridge between the Universal Parks Engineering, Technical Services, AV systems, RSN and UPT groups to seek to provide a technical infrastructure that the respective groups can support and maintain. This includes acceptance testing and certification verification in accordance with the various systems and standards for each system being connected within a project.Utilise standards written by UPT, in conjunction with Creative OPS and local building code to prepare proper construction plans for projects as it relates to refurbishments and new construction builds. Maintain project inputs for scheduling and budget through the various phases of a project life. Work with vendors and partners to achieve cost savings either as reduction in unit price, bulk pricing, or streamlined methodologies that result in savings.Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across the organisation, continually improves business acumen, and business processes to guarantee a high level of availability through the use of solid and proven business technology solutions. This means partnering with divisions outside of UPT to review designs from multiple projects and ensure appropriate security, growth, safety, redundancy, reliability and sustainability design strategies are in place andgiven proper weighting in the design objectives.Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience, preferred.Technical leadership experience in infrastructure and/or data center operations is also required.Experience and strong knowledge in design telecom and structured cabling standards and systems.Experience managing mid to large scale facility design and build-outs, preferably on campus style locations and/or corporate headquarters/branch location models.Experience in designing cable management and fiber distribution standards and systems.Experience installing equipment within electrical codes, grounding regulations, and performing utilisation projections, spikes, and ranges.Planning and installation of data center and other style critical environments racks, cable management, copper, and fiber optic cabling.Proven leadership and ability to work independently as well as part of a larger infrastructure team.Working knowledge of compute and networking devices, and deployments.Strong working knowledge of MEP standards and operations. Ability to perform BTU calculation and heat load projections.Strong analytical, and organisational skills with attention to detail.Strong knowledge of industry standards, and proven ability to develop strategic infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of the enterprise users.Strong understanding of the principles and practices of earthing and grounding systems, and the ability to test and verify proper earthing.Professional business communication and interpersonal skills.Exceptional project management skills, strong analytical, and organisational skills with attention to detail.Advanced MS Office skills, including PowerPoint, Visio, etc. Bluebeam and Auto-CAD.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].