Senior Structural Engineer

Disney Experiences invites a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Facility Asset Management team onsite in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. You will design, evaluate, and maintain steel, concrete, and wood framed facilities to safeguard safety, reliability, and guest experiences across Disney properties. The role carries a salary range of $100,100 to $134,200 annually and offers health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras.

Benefits

• Health and savings benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Special extras

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering design for steel, concrete, and wood framed commercial and industrial facilities, including new construction and modifications to existing assets.
• Perform and review structural condition assessments, evaluate corrosion in steel structures, and develop repair details to extend asset life.
• Coordinate and oversee external structural engineering consultants, delivering clear direction 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 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).

Requirements

• Professional Engineer 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.
• 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 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.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• RISA-3D
• BIM 360
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

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.