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Senior Civil Engineer

Job ID 10115934 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Mar. 17, 2025
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Job Summary:

The Senior Civil Engineer will function as the Owner’s Representative with technical expertise for civil 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. As a Civil Engineer, you will manage the inception, design development, implementation, and sustainment of underground utilities, drainage, grading, soil evaluations, waterways, surveying, and foundational systems supporting the many assets at the Disneyland Resort. You will support the development and authoring of requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop workload estimates with critical path schedule dates to support our project management team. You will manage Resort wide studies and civil datasets and support Master Planning efforts.

This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams including FAM, WDI, Entertainment, and Operations.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Utility & Energy Management with DLR Architecture & Facilities Engineering.

Responsibilities/You Will:

  • Function as Owner’s Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort.

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

  • Liaison with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation is coordinated and compliant with external requirements.

  • Support Resort maintenance teams with engineered solutions to various civil issues that may arise.

  • Participate in the development of the Resort’s GIS for underground and other utilities by reviewing inaccuracies, researching Record Documents, and/or editing features in the Resort’s Enterprise Portal.

  • Manage and update the Resort’s civil basemap using project survey information.

  • Manage models of the underground utility systems, including potable/fire protection water, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems.

  • Manage Resort wide studies, such as the Asphalt Pavement Condition Index, utility flow and capacity studies, and compiled soils report information.

  • Perform field work to investigate and assess utilities infrastructure and pavement condition in the Resort.

  • Review and prepare calculations and reports for water quality management plan including best management practices and storm water pollution prevention plan.

  • Independently review calculations, drawings, and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable codes and standards, with focus on constructability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to provide civil engineering resources to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.

  • Develop concept designs and RFPs (Request for Proposals).

  • Attend, participate in, and problem-solving during site visits from concept through construction.

  • Resolve design issues creatively and thoroughly coordinating design with other disciplines.

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

  • Occasionally perform as Engineer of Record, including signing and sealing construction documents as needed.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have:

  • 8+ years of experience in civil engineering design including site layout, grading, drainage, underground utilities, stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control and construction support.

  • Experience working with AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Revit, Adobe Acrobat, or Bluebeam Revu.

  • Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with clients, consultants, contractors, Resort stakeholders, and management.

  • Experience collaborating and bringing concepts into physical reality.

  • Experience with data management and editing in Esri ArcGIS, especially with the Esri Utility Networks extension.

  • Working knowledge of standards and codes applicable to civil utility systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with ETL tools and software, such as FME.

  • Experience with InfoWater, InfoWorks ICM, InfoDrainage, or similar hydraulic modeling software.

Required Education and Licensure:

  • Bachelor of Science 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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Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: 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 $111,900.00 to $138,800.00 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.

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About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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