The Walt Disney Company

Sr Fire Protection Engineer

The Walt Disney Company$115K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in fire protection engineering
  • Strong understanding of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes
  • Experience with OSHA compliance and standards development
  • Proven field experience in fire protection system design
  • Knowledge of computer modeling for fire behavior analysis
  • Licensed California Professional Engineer in Fire Protection

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Owner’s Technical Representative for projects
  • Witness signing and sealing of construction documents
  • Manage design and development of project documentation
  • Coordinate design activities and ensure compliance with specifications
  • Review project drawings and engineering calculations
  • Conduct site visits to mitigate issues and impact on schedules
  • Work with internal teams to enforce company design guidelines

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Savings benefits such as retirement plans
  • Educational opportunities for professional growth
  • Unique perks exclusive to Disney employees
Full Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Sr Fire Protection Engineer

Req ID:

Job Description:

Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) is looking for a Senior Fire Protection Engineer to support the development and sustainment of projects we support throughout the Disneyland Resort and ancillary properties.

Our department supports a wide range of project types ranging from Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise, Entertainment, through extended properties. Projects range from minor renovations to new on existing facilities and utility-based assets. Additionally, supporting immediate response efforts with reactionary projects. The role requires performing as the Owner’s Representative with technical expertise for engineering issues, design management of in-house and outside resources, code compliance, Disney design standards, documentation, specifications, and life cycle cost analysis for best value. This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams.

You will report to the A&FE MEP Engineering Sr. Manager and sit in Anaheim, CA.

You Will / Job Responsibilities:

Leadership:

  • In this collaborative role, you will act as Owner’s Technical Representative on projects from concept through sustainment throughout the Disneyland Resort and ancillary properties.

  • Perform as Owner’s Representative, including witnessing the signing and sealing of construction documents as needed.

Management:

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

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

Technical Skills:

  • Use and build your experience to develop concept designs and RFP’s (Request for Proposals).

  • Review drawings, engineering calculations, and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable local and state codes and statutes.

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

  • Site visits to problem solve issues and minimize schedule impacts.

Relationship:

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

  • Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Validate that all Item Specifications are consistent with products installed before archiving manuals.

  • Build enhanced communications and expectations to successfully execute all projects.

You Will Have / Required Experience:

  • 6+ years of fire protection proven related experience

  • Full awareness w/ working knowledge of Building & Fire Codes and NFPA Codes & Standards.

  • OSHA compliance experience with codes and standards development such as NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, etc.

  • Proven field experience in the design, integration/coordination/rectification, and construction of fire protection systems and/or fire protection consulting.

  • Knowledge in the use and application of computer modeling tools for fire and smoke spread and timed egress analysis.

  • Owner’s representation and AHJ capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanical Plumbing specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and mixed-use facilities with backflow prevention analysis.

  • Experience with fire testing and regulatory application of fire test methods to building materials.

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

Required Education:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred from an ABET accredited university)

  • CA Professional Engineer in Fire Protection Engineer (License)

Preferred Education:

Master’s Degree in related engineering field

Additional Information:

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 $115,300.00 to $140,900.00 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:

FOS

Job Posting Primary Business:

Facilities Asset Mgmt (DLR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Fire Protection Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

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Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
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