Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Job Summary:
“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Disney Parks Experiences and Products. At Disney, you’ll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create innovative built environments. Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the development and sustainment of projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort and ancillary properties.
Our department supports a wide range of project types ranging from Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise, Entertainment, through extended properties. Projects range from minor renovations to new on existing facilities and utility-based assets. Additionally, we support immediate response efforts with reactionary projects. The role requires performing as the Owner’s Representative with technical expertise for engineering issues, design management of in-house and outside resources, code compliance, Disney design standards, documentation, specifications, and life cycle cost analysis for best value. This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams.
You will report to the A&FE MEP Engineering Sr. Manager and sit in Anaheim, CA.
You Will / Job Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- In this collaborative role, you will act as Owner’s Technical Representative on projects from concept through sustainment throughout the Disneyland Resort and ancillary properties.
- Perform as Owner’s Representative, including witnessing the signing and sealing of construction documents as needed.
Management:
- Manage the design and development of contract documents with both in-house and outside resources to meet project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work to ensure compliance with specifications and code.
Technical Skills:
- Use and build experience to develop concept designs and RFP’s (Request for Proposals).
- Review drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable local and national codes and statutes.
- Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor’s requests for information per Resort standards.
- Conduct site visits to resolve issues and minimize schedule impacts.
Relationship:
- Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce the Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details.
- Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals.
- Develop communication processes and expectations to successfully execute all projects.
You Will Have / Required Experience:
- 6+ years of fire protection related experience.
- CA Professional Engineer in Fire Protection (Licensed).
- Full awareness and working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Standards & Standards.
- OSHA compliance experience with codes and standards development such as NFPA, NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, etc.
- Proven field experience in design specification, coordination/rectification, and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting.
- Knowledge and application of computer modeling tools for fire and smoke spread and timed egress analysis.
- Owner’s representation and AHJ capability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Holder of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certifications including CFPS Certification (Certified Fire Protection Specialist).
- Mechanical Plumbing specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and mixed-use facilities with backflow prevention analysis.
- Experience with fire testing and regulatory application of fire test methods to building materials.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
Required Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred from an ABET accredited university).
Preferred Education:
- Master’s Degree in 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.