Senior Structural Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Structural Engineer at Disneyland Resort, where you will play a vital role in creating innovative built environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the highest standards in structural integrity and design, while contributing to projects that enhance the magic of Disney experiences.

Benefits

Health and savings benefits

Educational opportunities

Special extras unique to Disney

Qualifications

• 7+ years professional experience in Structural Engineering.
• Civil PE License in California required.
• Experience in construction administration and site observation.

Responsibilities

• Provide scope development for Integrated Facility Planning projects.
• Conduct structural inspections and compliance reviews.
• Assist in developing corporate-wide standards for structural engineering.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Structural Engineering

BS in Architectural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10122074 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted5月. 15, 2025

Job Summary:

“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences. At Disney, you’ll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. You will collaborate to develop ideas/thoughts into physical reality!

The Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to support Disneyland Resort. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for capital project and sustaining efforts to include shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment, maintenance facilities, offices, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property. Projects range from preliminary research, full facility assessments to minor renovations and new facilities. You will also support immediate response efforts. You will collaborate with architects, other engineering fields, and multiple internal Disney project teams.

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Civil/Structural Engineering.

What You Will Do

Structural Engineer Sustaining Support (Primary Role)

• Provide scope development of all Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) projects for current and future fiscal year project planning. Will include site walks, written scope development and justification, code research, production of plans and sketches.

• A ssist in the maintenance & updating of Disney Standards and details.

• P rovide initial review for compliance of proposed space planning efforts/ tenant improvement support and workspace options.

• W ork with Quality Control/Quality Engineering (QE/QC) Team at each registered attraction to perform regulated structural inspection (including steel corrosion, wood decay, and concrete spalling, etc.) and provide disposition for other findings accurately scheduled for future rehabs. Assess light poles, bridges, retaining walls, underpass, gates, speaker poles, projector poles, overhead fixtures, and others.

• A ssist Emergency Response Team to prepare Engineering Earthquake Response Program, drill plan, mobilizing post-earthquake inspection, participate in Earthquake Early Warning program.

• R espond timely to structural assessment request resort wide, including vehicular collisions, reported indications, and others.

• P articipate in the development of corporate wide standards, including structural engineering, overhead object and rigging system, rockwork, and others.

Structural Engineer (Secondary Role)

• Develop dynamic facility design project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept, feasibility, or schematic design through the construction documentation in accordance with established Disney quality standards.

• D evelop project concepts with internal team members and partners.Develop project scopes of work for internal Architects/Engineers/Project Partners.

• L ead and implement the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal resources as the Engineer of Record. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and statutes.

• R espond to city plan check inquiries and all RFIs and submittals with AOR/EOR.

• P rovide punch walk list to the General Contractor and Facilities Asset Management partners. Prepare and collect all project documentation for closeout.

• W ork with team members to provide structural resources, both technical and aesthetic, to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.

What We Look For

• Professional design experience in a wide range of project types and construction types.Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• C onstruction Administration experience including site observation, review of RFIs and Submittals. Direct experience in the preparation of structural contract drawings and specifications.

• K nowledge of the California Building Code, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ACI 318, NDS, AISC, and TMS.

• E xperience developing custom details to support unique facility design conditions.

• D emonstrate leadership, team building skills, and mentoring engineers.

• S trong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with experience communicating analyses and issues to all levels of executive management.

• D emonstrate the ability to respond efficiently to wide-ranging situations and personalities.

Required Education and Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.

• 7+ years professional experience working in Structural Engineering

• Civil PE License in the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE License in the State of California.

• MS in Structural Engineering.

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Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $111,900.00 to $138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographical 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.

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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