Staff Civil Engineer - Projects

Job Posting Title:

Staff Civil Engineer - Projects

Req ID:

10147357

Job Description:

The Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team is looking for a Staff Civil Engineer to support the development and sustainment of assets and projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort. You will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort.  Our department supports a wide range of project types that 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 work in close collaboration with architects, other engineering disciplines and multiple internal Disney project teams.

As a Staff Civil Engineer, you will manage the inception, design development, implementation, and sustainment of underground utilities, drainage, grading, soil evaluations, waterways, and foundational systems supporting the many assets at the Disneyland Resort.  You will help develop bid level construction documents, including drawings and specifications. You will support the development and authoring of requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop workload estimates with critical path schedule dates to support our project management team.

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

Responsibilities/You Will

• Act as Owner’s Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort. Project types will include shops, rides, hotels, shows, maintenance facilities, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property.

• Manage the design and development of contract documents of projects with in-house and outside resources to meet project scopes, schedules and budgets.

• Develop concepts and RFPs (Request for Proposals).

• Attend, participate, and problem solve during site visits from concept through construction.

• Review drawings and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable codes and statutes.

• Work with stakeholders to provide civil engineering resources to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.

• Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines.

• Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Walt Disney Company design guidelines, standards, master specifications, and details

• As the owner's representative, review with a focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

• Research Record Drawings in Disneyland Archives.

• Perform field work to investigate and assess utilities infrastructure in the Resort.

• Independently review new and existing design drawings and calculations

• Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor’s requests for information per Resort standards.

• Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work that comply with specifications and code requirements.

• Perform reviews of existing infrastructure: propose upgrades and replacements, present findings and recommendations.

• Provide general consultation on codes as well as Resort guidelines related to civil structures.

• Prepare plans for grading, storm drain, water distribution, sewage, and other underground utilities.

• Review and prepare calculations and reports for water quality management plans, including best management practices and storm water pollution prevention plan.

• Design with focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

• Lead the development of system models of underground utilities.

• Expedite the receipt of sample submittals required for final design approval.

• Participate in weekly design coordination meetings and prioritize items to minimize schedule impacts.

• Act as Design Manager to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering design, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

• Experience with design, procurement, and construction support.

• AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Revit, Adobe Acrobat, or Bluebeam Revu.

• Effective communication skills (verbally and written) with clients, employees, and management.

• Ability to be a self-starting collaborator to provide experience to bring concepts into physical reality.

• Working knowledge of standards and codes applicable to civil utility systems.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience with data management and editing in Esri ArcGIS.

Required Education and Licensure

• BS Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university.

• Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.

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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 $126,800.00 to $154,800.00 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.

Job Posting Segment:

FOS

Job Posting Primary Business:

Facilities Asset Mgmt (DLR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Civil Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-10