Job Posting Title:

Principal Civil Engineer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

Req ID:

10141787

Job Description:

About the Role & Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The Civil Engineering team's responsibilities include design, analysis, and calculations and specifications for hydrology/hydraulics, sanitary and storm sewage, storm water management, water treatment, potable water and other utilities for the site/area development of an individual facility/attraction, land, or theme park project. 

You will report to Civil Engineering Manager.

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

Responsible for civil engineering design, analysis, and calculations for large or highly complex site/area development projects at the land-level, or such projects that require advanced technical specialty (i.e. hydrology/hydraulics) within the Civil Engineering function with no supervision

Perform peer reviews of work product of other department staff

Serve as a technical expert, role model and mentor to junior staff

Develop scopes of work, engineering soft cost design estimates and resource plans

Provide technical direction to in-house engineers and designers, and to outside consultants in the production of construction contract documents

Will be expected to work independently without supervision

May lead a large team of civil engineers and designers on large, complex projects at the land-level through all phases of design

Required Qualifications & Skills:

12 years or more experience in civil engineering

Experience designing detention/retention ponds

Experience designing complex utility systems for large infrastructure projects with broad knowledge of the civil engineering discipline

Working knowledge of grading

Working knowledge of hydrology/hydraulics

Detailed familiarity with civil design and knowledge of Civil 3D

Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud

Experience leading a design team

Some knowledge in design of water treatment facilities for water features and its corresponding recirculation systems.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required

Professional registration in Civil Engineering required

An advanced degree in the Civil Engineering field is desirable

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. 

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $139,200 - $186,600 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 Global Business Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Design Mgmt & Engineering (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Civil Engineering

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-01-28