Ride & Show Controls Engineer — Design, Testing & Vendors

NBCUniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced engineer to support or lead ride/show system projects at Universal United Kingdom Resort. You will manage bids, design, production, installation, testing, and commissioning, with a focus on ride and show control systems.

The role involves steering vendors, translating creative intent into technical documents, and ensuring safety and compliance across project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and manage multiple variables.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience organizing complex tasks and vendors for ride/show systems.
• Strong schedule analysis and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support or manage bid/award, design, production, installation, and testing of ride/show systems.
• Vendor management and steering through design, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Translate creative intent and business goals into technical bid documents and schedules.
• Provide engineering support: calculations, drafting, research for ride/show projects.
• Review vendor design docs, calculations, tests and ensure compliance with safety.
• Develop and revise test protocols; witness and approve tests as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or applicable technical field

Job description

NBCUniversal in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced engineer to support or lead ride/show system projects at Universal United Kingdom Resort. You will manage bids, design, production, installation, testing, and commissioning, with a focus on ride and show control systems.

The role involves steering vendors, translating creative intent into technical documents, and ensuring safety and compliance across project phases.