Civil Engineer - Projects

The Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team is looking for a Staff Civil Engineer to support the development and sustainment of assets and projects across the Disneyland Resort. This role will provide technical expertise, problem solving, and QA/QC for a wide range of project types, including shops, attractions, hotels, entertainment, maintenance facilities, offices, and other built facilities and area developments.

• Act as Owner’s Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort.
• Manage the design and development of contract documents 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 to ensure all projects are designed and executed to applicable codes and statutes.
• Work with stakeholders to provide civil engineering resources for project scope, design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.
• Resolve design issues creatively and coordinate design with other disciplines.
• Partner with internal teams to develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce Disney 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 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, and 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 a 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 project requirements; validate that all item specifications are consistent with installed products before archiving manuals.

• 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.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Revit, Adobe Acrobat, or Bluebeam Revu.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with clients, employees, and management.
• Self‑starting collaborator ability to bring concepts into physical reality.
• Working knowledge of standards and codes applicable to civil utility systems.

• Experience with data management and editing in Esri ArcGIS.

• BS in 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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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $ to $ per year. The base pay actually offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on geographical region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.