Lead, Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering

1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Disney-specific extras

Job summary

The Manager of Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. leads a team of engineers and architects delivering technical support for Disney's resorts, parks, and cruise facilities.

This role ensures urgent facility issues are resolved quickly while sustaining operations and aligning with Disney's priorities. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programs-Project Design Support, the role drives root-cause analysis, mentors staff, and partners with Engineering

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineering (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.
• Education Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a team of technical professionals and responds to urgent and non-urgent facility requests, driving root-cause analysis and final resolution across complex building mechanical systems.
• Partnering closely with Engineering Services, FAM Design Managers and other business leaders, the Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems sets priorities and resources plans that keep assets operating safely and reliably.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and architects while resolving sustaining challenges and providing technical leadership.
• 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.
• Shape departmental strategy and operational priorities while translating business objectives into executable solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring and leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Forma or similar design tools

Job description

The Manager of Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. leads a team of engineers and architects delivering technical support for Disney's resorts, parks, and cruise facilities.

This role ensures urgent facility issues are resolved quickly while sustaining operations and aligning with Disney's priorities. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Programs-Project Design Support, the role drives root-cause analysis, mentors staff, and partners with Engineering