Job Posting Title:
Rockwork Engineer Sr (PH)
Req ID:
Job Description:
Rockwork Engineering is responsible for the structural engineering, coordination, and technical integration of the rockwork elements of themed attractions!
You will report into the Manager, Rockwork Engineering.
This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do- Manage the design and engineering of complex rockwork structures
- Manage technical coordination of rockwork design documents, models, specifications, and basis of design with AR, ST, MEP, Civil, Landscape, Show, Ride, Creative disciplines, and Rockwork Contractor, in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders).
- Lead the technical coordination of rockwork design and construction including facilitating meetings and maintaining an IRL (issues resolution log) or similar document.
- Organize and develop project design criteria, engineering work plans, rockwork schedules, meetings, and work plans for projects of varying complexity.
- Facilitate quality assurance and control, both of design documentation as well as field construction.
- Direct project team members on coordination and integration activities related to the technical scope of work; this also includes any 3rd party architecture and engineering consultants.
- Participate in regularly scheduled project meetings with project team, consultants and contractors.
- Provide project teams with rockwork design and construction details, rockwork lessons learned, and rockwork standards information to inform rockwork specifications.
- Monitor work progress and ensure that technical quality, interdisciplinary coordination and production requirements are met
- Answer construction bid period questions and respond to and resolve field issues and questions.
- Provide technical direction to in-house engineers and designers, and to outside consultants in the production of construction contract documents.
- May lead a small team of rockwork engineers and designers in the production of construction documents for multiple attractions of medium complexity through all phases of design
Required Qualifications & Skills- Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Working knowledge of structural engineering including current technologies and codes, with concentration in the areas of steel and concrete structures.
- Working knowledge of the structural engineering discipline, including industry practices, construction methods and materials, codes, current technology and the preparation and use of contract documents in all phases of design and construction
- Knowledge of the use analytical software for structural engineering design
- A minimum 6 years of work experience in civil, structural and/or project engineering
- A minimum of 2 years managing a small team of structural or rockwork engineers and designers in the production of contract documents for construction
- Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections
Preferred Qualifications- Working knowledge of structural design programs such as SAP2000, ETABS, RISA
- Proven experience with 3D modeling software: Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Navisworks, BIM360
- Engineer or Architect in Training certification preferred
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in California / Florida is desirable
Education- Graduate of an accredited school of engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
- An advanced degree in the structural engineering field is preferred
- Progression toward professional licensure is desirable
Additional InformationDisney 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.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $115,500 - $154,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic 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:
WDI Creative Development
Job Posting Primary Business:
Architecture & Design (WDI)
Primary Job Posting Category:
Rockwork Engineering
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-16
