Lead, Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line – The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering to lead a multi‑discipline team responsible for sustaining and project activities across parks, resorts, and cruise experiences. This role ensures rapid, high‑quality technical solutions for complex facility systems.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across Operations, Engineering Services, and other disciplines to safeguard guest experiences and

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, problem resolution, and system reliability improvement for ride, show, and building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with multiple lines of business in reactive, fast‑paced environments while effectively prioritizing work and managing 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 design and documentation tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non‑technical peers and executives and consolidate information into clear, strategic messaging.
• Proven success building, mentoring, and leading high‑performing, diverse teams in a collaborative, service‑minded environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and architects while remaining actively engaged in resolving complex sustaining challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to ensure timely closure of facility issues.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, contributing to root cause analyses, system evaluations, and reliability improvement efforts across HVAC, MEP, and other critical facility systems.
• Balance organizational leadership with active project involvement by setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Personally support high‑impact sustaining and project initiatives across Disney Experiences.
• Drive accountability for support outcomes by establishing effective closeout processes and delivering complete technical solutions.
• Shape departmental strategy and operational priorities while translating business objectives into executable solutions.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Forma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Disney Cruise Line – The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering to lead a multi‑discipline team responsible for sustaining and project activities across parks, resorts, and cruise experiences. This role ensures rapid, high‑quality technical solutions for complex facility systems.

The position emphasizes strategic leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across Operations, Engineering Services, and other disciplines to safeguard guest experiences and