Head of Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering

Walt Disney World Resort; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

Walt Disney World Resort is seeking a Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering to lead a team of engineers and specialists delivering technical support for resort, parks, and other facilities, ensuring rapid resolution of urgent issues and reliable operations.

You will partner with Engineering Services, Design Managers, and operations to set priorities, drive root-cause analyses, mentor staff, and implement sustaining and project initiatives across HVAC, MEP, and critical systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or PE license in Florida or in a state with reciprocity to Florida.
• 10 years of professional experience in a multi-discipline architecture/engineering environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sustaining engineering practices for complex facilities, including troubleshooting and reliability improvement.
• Ability to partner with multiple lines of business in fast-paced environments and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols applicable to facilities and construction environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Autodesk Revit and Forma or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical issues to non-technical peers and executives.
• Proven success in mentoring and leading diverse teams in a collaborative, service-minded environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and architects while resolving sustaining challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to ensure timely closure of facility issues.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for root-cause analyses and system reliability improvements.
• Set priorities and allocate resources for sustaining and project initiatives across Disney Experiences.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering Services, and other disciplines to align strategies.
• Model Disney values and foster ownership, innovation, and customer-focused problem solving.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Revit

Forma

Microsoft Office

Safety procedures

Project management

Facilities engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, or closely related technical discipline

Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Forma

Job description

Walt Disney World Resort is seeking a Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering to lead a team of engineers and specialists delivering technical support for resort, parks, and other facilities, ensuring rapid resolution of urgent issues and reliable operations.

You will partner with Engineering Services, Design Managers, and operations to set priorities, drive root-cause analyses, mentor staff, and implement sustaining and project initiatives across HVAC, MEP, and critical systems.