Senior Mechanical Engineer

Disney Experiences; Lake Buena Vista (FL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Facilities Asset Management to support the entire WDW Orlando property, including FOS organizations and Operating Teams.

You will develop future-year work, oversee projects, and provide high-level technical support to clients. Reporting to the FAM Senior Manager of Programs-Project Design Support, you will lead design reviews, field troubleshooting, and lifecycle asset management while advancing energy efficiency

Qualifications

• 7+ years shown experience in the design of HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.
• PE License in the State of Florida.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proven strong partnering skills with collaborators and customers.
• Outstanding teammate with excellent social skills.
• Proficiency in using Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hand calculations and energy/heat transfer analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design reviews, hand calculations, and creation of engineering drawings; provide field installation support.
• Troubleshoot facility mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to minimize downtime.
• Review and approve plans, revise drawings, and check submittals and specifications.
• Streamline design processes with CAD/Revit tools to improve efficiency.
• Enhance troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Stay updated on latest industry standards, codes, and technologies.
• Develop asset management strategies covering lifecycle, replacement planning, and energy efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Foster vendor relationships to stay informed about new products and services.
• Educate internal stakeholders through training sessions on standards and product specs.
• Contribute to strategic planning to align objectives with energy goals and cost savings.
• Document best practices and maintain project documentation.
• Seek feedback from teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

HVAC design

Leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Requirements

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Facilities Asset Management (FAM), you will be supporting the entire WDW Orlando property, inclusive of all FOS organizations and occasional Operating Teams. The role involves development of future-year work, ongoing project oversight, and sustaining and high-level technical support to our clients.

Job Requirements

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Facilities Asset Management (FAM), you will be supporting the entire WDW Orlando property, inclusive of all FOS organizations and occasional Operating Teams. The role involves development of future-year work, ongoing project oversight, and sustaining and high-level technical support to our clients. You will report to the FAM Senior Manager of Programs-Project Design Support.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include design reviews, hand calculations, creation of engineering drawings, and field installation support. You will also be responsible for assisting with field troubleshooting efforts for facility mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to prevent unplanned downtime, reviewing and approving job plans, revising drawings, and reviewing shop drawings, submittals, specifications, and documentation packages. Please see breakdown below:
• Streamline Design Processes: Implement tools and methodologies to streamline design reviews and engineering calculations. Ability to utilize software for CAD/Revit design and analysis to improve efficiency.
• Enhance Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment (HVAC, boilers, pools, kitchens, pumps, fire alarm, smoke evac) to quickly identify and resolve issues, reducing downtime.
• Stay Updated on Industry Standards: Dedicate time to stay updated on the latest industry standards, codes, and leading technology advances through seminars, webinars, and industry publications.
• Develop Asset Management Strategies: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive asset management strategies for facility mechanical systems that encompass the full asset lifecycle, replacement planning, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Provide Technical Guidance: Act as a resource for project teams by providing technical guidance, advising on best practices, and facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Foster Vendor Relationships: Cultivate relationships with external vendors and consultants to stay informed about new products, technologies, and services that could benefit your projects.
• Educate Internal Stakeholders: Offer training sessions or workshops for internal project managers to enhance their understanding of industry standards, product specifications, and emerging energy goals.
• Contribute to Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning sessions to align business objectives with emerging energy goals and identify opportunities for cost savings through life cycle cost analysis.
• Document Best Practices: Develop and maintain documentation of best practices, standards, and specifications to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Seek Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Regularly solicit feedback from project teams and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement changes accordingly.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7+years shown experience in the design of HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.
• PE License in the State of Florida
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proven strong partnering skills with collaborators and customers.
• Outstanding teammate with excellent social skills.
• Proficiency in using Engineering and Design software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Showed strength in performing classical and/or computer-based engineering analysis by applying hand calculations. Heat load calculations, energy model calculations, gas capacity, and heat transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of shown experience in designing HVAC equipment, plumbing, fuel and gas, ventilation, pools, and kitchen systems.

Required Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited College or University

Preferred Education

Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited College or University

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $101,600.00-$136,100.00 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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