Senior Manager, Mechanical & Facility Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Savings plan

Educational opportunities

Disney perks

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company seeks a Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering to lead a team delivering technical support for resort, park, cruise, and other facilities. You will drive root-cause analyses, prioritize sustaining and project portfolios, and ensure safe, reliable operations for guests worldwide.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Engineering Services and other leaders, and shape strategy to deliver rapid, high-quality solutions across HVAC and critical facility systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Florida or reciprocity state.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a multi-discipline architecture/engineering environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sustaining engineering practices for complex facilities including troubleshooting and system reliability improvements.
• Ability to partner with multiple lines of business in reactive, fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols for facilities/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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and architects while actively 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 reliability improvements across HVAC/MEP and other facility systems.
• Balance leadership with project involvement by prioritizing, allocating resources, and supporting sustaining and project initiatives.
• Drive accountability by establishing closeout processes and delivering complete technical solutions and recommendations.
• Shape departmental strategy and translate business objectives into executable solutions.
• Foster ownership, innovation, and customer-focused problem solving.
• Partner across Operations, Engineering Services, and other disciplines to align sustaining strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering/Engineering Management (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Forma

Job description

The Walt Disney Company seeks a Mgr-Mechanical & Facility Systems Engineering to lead a team delivering technical support for resort, park, cruise, and other facilities. You will drive root-cause analyses, prioritize sustaining and project portfolios, and ensure safe, reliable operations for guests worldwide.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with Engineering Services and other leaders, and shape strategy to deliver rapid, high-quality solutions across HVAC and critical facility systems.