Senior Structural Engineer

About the Role

As a Sr Structural Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that complex facilities within the Disney Experiences portfolio remain safe, reliable, and immersive for guests from around the world. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team with our Facility Asset Management (FAM) Team, you will apply advanced structural engineering expertise to both new and existing assets, helping to sustain the integrity of buildings and infrastructure that support theme parks, resorts, and related experiences while upholding Disney's high standards of quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will serve as an owner's representative and technical authority for structural engineering, including design, review, and maintenance strategies for steel, concrete, and wood-framed commercial and industrial facilities across Disney property. You will collaborate closely with consultants, project management, maintenance, and operations teams to evaluate existing structures, develop repair solutions, and guide construction, ensuring that assets remain safe, efficient, and aligned with the creative and guest-focused nature of Disney. This role matters because it safeguards the built environment that underpins world-class theme parks, resorts, and vacation experiences, requiring a skilled, proficient, independent worker who is an effective communicator, mentor, and problem-solver to be successful. On any given day, you might:

• Provide structural engineering design for steel, concrete, and wood-framed commercial and industrial facilities, including both new construction and modifications to existing assets.
• Perform and review structural condition assessments, including evaluation of corrosion in steel structures, and develop repair details to extend the life of critical assets.
• Coordinate and oversee external structural engineering consultants, providing clear direction, technical guidance, and ongoing design oversight to ensure alignment with project and safety requirements.
• Conduct peer reviews of third-party structural designs, calculations, and drawings to verify code compliance, constructability, and long-term performance.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance teams, operations, and leadership to evaluate options for managing structural assets and prioritizing repairs or upgrades.
• Compile and review construction documents and specifications.
• Perform field investigations of existing structures to document conditions, validate assumptions, and support engineering recommendations.
• Serve as a primary structural engineering point of contact for project management teams, providing timely technical input throughout project lifecycles.
• Research and interpret existing structural drawings, designs, and calculations to support modifications, assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with permitting applications and coordination with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, including the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida, or PE in another state with the ability to obtain Florida licensure within six months of employment.
• Continued employment contingent upon obtaining all required Florida professional licenses and certifications within six months of start date.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in structural engineering, including design of steel, concrete, and wood structures.
• Experience performing condition assessments and evaluating corrosion in steel structures.
• Demonstrated proficiency with structural analysis and design software, as well as standard office and administrative applications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and RISA-3D.
• Skilled at presenting complex technical information to partners and stakeholders who may not have an engineering background.
• Proficient, independent worker with strong multi-tasking abilities, able to manage multiple priorities without close supervision while remaining effective and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated problem-solver with the ability to offer new perspectives on existing solutions and mentor colleagues with less experience.
• Dedication to continuing education and ongoing training to maintain and expand technical and professional skills.
• Flexibility to work some nights, weekends, and holidays based on project needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited curriculum.

Required Certifications:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license as described above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with BIM 360 and/or Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for collaboration and document management.
• Background supporting projects in theme parks, resorts, travel, or other guest-focused environments.
• Previous experience creating and maintaining inventories of various structural assets.
• Previous experience in structural sustaining support in an existing facility.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related engineering field.

Additional Information

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

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