Senior Ride & Show Systems Lead

Universal Creative; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage ride systems, budgets, and schedules, ensuring safety and quality across design, production, installation, and testing. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate vendor activities to deliver complex attractions on time and within spec.

The role requires a strong technical background in ride systems, extensive experience in theme parks, and proven project/contract management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in ride systems or complex integrated systems.
• 7+ years in theme park technical/engineering roles.
• Experience with project and contract management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ride equipment safety per Universal specs and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and vendor management for design and installation.
• Oversee technical interactions with project team, vendors, and sub-contractors for ride systems.
• Create scope of work and award contracts based on requirements.
• Advise on status and engineering quality of ride systems.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Ride systems knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Universal Orlando is seeking a seasoned engineer to manage ride systems, budgets, and schedules, ensuring safety and quality across design, production, installation, and testing. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate vendor activities to deliver complex attractions on time and within spec.

The role requires a strong technical background in ride systems, extensive experience in theme parks, and proven project/contract management capabilities.