Sr Fire Systems Engineer

Sr Fire Systems Engineer

Job :

Location:

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
Business:
Walt Disney World Resort
Date posted:
Jun. 02, 2026

Fire protection systems keep guests safe and the parks operating. As a Senior Fire Systems Engineer, you will work with teams to design, analyze, and maintain advanced fire protection for Walt Disney World’s attractions, parks, restaurants, and resort facilities, ensuring compliance with fire codes, safety standards, and Disney’s rigorous quality requirements.

• Fire protection engineering
• Life safety systems
• Building and fire codes compliance
• Fire hazard and risk assessment of materials and processes
• Fire and smoke spread modeling
• Industrial fire hazards
• Fire investigation support

The primary responsibilities include providing engineering support for both capital and sustaining projects across Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.

• Work on a variety of facility assets that support amusement facilities
• Accountable for fire detection and alarm, automatic sprinkler, water‑based fire protection (water supplies and fire pumps), smoke control and management systems, means of egress and crowd evacuation, commercial cooking protection, special hazards protection, life safety systems, building automation and controls, and explosion protection
• Operate in an environment requiring broad engineering knowledge in codes, hazardous materials, gas alarm systems, elevator and ride safety, pyrotechnics, OSHA, and general safety

• Field engineering support; technical input for inspection, testing, and maintenance
• Investigation, root cause, and failure analysis
• Design systems, including calculations, drawings, and submittals
• Review designs from project teams for accuracy, compliance with Disney standards, and quality completeness
• Recommend system improvements, enhancements, and replacements
• Proactively interface and consult with lines of business, engineering services teams, and project managers to provide world‑class engineering support

• In‑depth knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes and Standards
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
• 7+ years of experience in fire protection design or consulting
• Professional Engineer License

• Experience with theme parks, resort hotels, or mixed‑use facilities
• Knowledge of modeling tools for fire and smoke spread and timed egress analysis (CFD, Pyro Sim, Pathfinder)
• Experience with code and standards development, including committee involvement (e.g., NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, FBC)
• Experience with fire testing and regulatory application of fire test methods to building materials
• Experience with testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related engineering field
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

Disney offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to help employees live their best lives, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and unique Disney perks.

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $–$ per year. Base pay is adjusted for internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and/or long‑term incentive units may also be offered in addition to the full range of medical and other benefits.

Since its opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has become a staple of family entertainment worldwide, drawing hundreds of millions of guests each year with its blend of creativity, innovation, and technology.

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment leader with three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney continues to create world‑class stories and experiences that are cherished worldwide.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.