Theme Park Development Specialist

Position Overview

The Theme Park Development Engineer/Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for Facilities & Operations Services (FOS) with the Walt Disney Imagineering Project Team for new attractions and lands at Disney Parks and Resorts in the Asia Region and Disneyland Resort, Anaheim. This role focuses on building relationships across the business hierarchy, influencing and collaborating with various levels, and ensuring technical proficiency and problem-solving skills are applied to manage priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Walt Disney Imagineering to create outstanding experiences for Guests.
• Represent FOS as a Core Team member of Walt Disney Imagineering development projects.
• Own the development and aggregation of FOS input work during the Gate Review process and Capital Authorization Request.
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews at Ride, Show, and Facility development achievements.
• Provide timely updates on project status, issues, concerns, and solutions to partners and FOS leadership.
• Coordinate with WDI and FOS to reach pragmatic solutions in the best interest of the Walt Disney Co.
• Guide FOS and WDI through project commissioning and turnover (domestic sites).
• Build, manage, and influence a broad network of FOS & WDI practitioners and leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in Theme Park/Resort Engineering and/or Maintenance Organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of Parks and Resorts Engineering/Maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Requirements.
• Understanding of the involvement and participation to review, provide recommendations, and develop standards.
• Familiarity with U.S. industry and international standards (e.g. ASTM, SAE, ASME, ANSI, DIN, ISO, AWS, MIL Specs, building codes, etc.).
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, computer aided drafting (e.g. AutoCAD, Solidworks), and reviewing tools (e.g. Bluebeam, BIM 360, Navisworks).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Disney's Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) Program.
• Familiarity with internal Disney standards and business practices.

Benefits & Perks

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras that only Disney can provide