Facilities Quality Engineer

Walt Disney World; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney World is seeking a Facilities Quality Engineer to maintain critical life safety systems across its resort. This role combines engineering oversight with quality assurance to ensure safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will possess experience in engineering, knowledge of fire codes, and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Engineering.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit.
• Experience with design and commissioning of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Support quality programs for various facility assets.
• Apply state and local standards for life safety systems.
• Provide field engineering support for inspections and testing.

Skills

Knowledge of Building and Fire Codes

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural or Fire Protection Engineering

Master Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

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About The Role & Team

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

About The Role & Team

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"

What do the Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle Run, Disney’s Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, and Oga’s Cantina at Galaxy’s Edge all have in common? They’re all beloved experiences at Walt Disney World that rely on life safety systems! At Disney, safety is our top priority, and behind the scenes, an array of advanced systems quietly ensures the safety of our guests and cast members every day.

As a Facilities Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and assuring the quality of critical systems like initial and ongoing quality of such systems as fire protection, smoke control, oxygen displacement monitoring, water quality, overhead safety, and more.. The role is unique, not only because of the diversity of systems and projects but also because our engineers are involved as thought partners from the earliest stages of development and are empowered to take action on ongoing projects and maintenance.

The Facilities Quality Engineer will report to Manager, Quality Engineering.

What You Will Do

On any given day, as a Facilities Quality Engineer, you might:

• Support the quality programs and accountability for various facility assets in amusement facilities and resorts, including overhead safety, poles and free-standing structures, fall protection railings and balconies, character façades and rockwork, fire protection and smoke control, oxygen displacement monitoring systems, swimming pools, playgrounds, and water quality.
• Participate in periodic smoke control & emergency power testing and maintenance
• Apply state, local and industry standards for life safety systems
• Support clear and consistent strategies for alternate means and methods to solve for conflicting requirements
• Understand and review system designs including calculations, drawings, and submittals developed by project design teams for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Disney standards and guiding principles
• Support requirements and processes and for periodic testing, critical equipment checks, inspections and maintenance procedures based on the design, manufacturers requirements, applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards to adequately mitigate any hazards and risks that have been identified
• Support a framework for identifying and recording the completion of all necessary documentation, including drawings, manuals, and procedures, training, and certifications to permit and ensure the safe use of the systems by cast members and guests.
• Survey and review the consistency, accuracy and completeness of documents, procedures, and training, prior to commissioning and while in-use, communicating and addressing any discrepancies for corrective purposes
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Project Team, Operations, Engineering Services, Safety, and regulators (AHJ)
• Provide field engineering support, including technical guidance for inspection, testing, and maintenance
• Support investigations including root cause and failure analysis
  
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job:

• Minimum 2 or more years of experience in Engineering, showing increasing levels of responsibility
• Knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes and Standards
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit
• Experience with design, installation and commissioning of complex systems that meet regulatory and industrial standards
• Experience with investigations, root cause analysis, and hazard assessments
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, and MS Office
• Ability to manage, balance, and prioritize different projects
• Proven strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex data relationship in concise and straight forward presentations
• Ability to work after hours and off-shift hours as the need arises
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

It would be great if you also have:

• Specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and mixed-use facilities
• Knowledgeable in OSHA compliance
• Experience with codes and standards development, including committee involvement (e.g. NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, etc.)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer License (state of Florida)
  
  
  

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural or Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Master Degree in Engineering

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The hiring range for this position in California is $98,800 - $126,200 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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