Project Engineer, Worldwide Safety Assurance (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL

3d • $91,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Engineer in the Worldwide Safety Assurance (WSA) team, you will be a part of keeping our Guests and Cast Members safe. You will support the design, implementation, and testing of complex surveillance and control systems, collaborating with senior engineers to drive technical solutions that reduce risk within the Disney Experiences organization. This is an estimated 14-month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of engineering or technical project management experience showing increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong expertise in Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs)
• Experience developing high-impact PowerPoint presentations and translating data into clear, compelling insights
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles and electrical design standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management scheduling methodologies, including critical path analysis
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, helping to settle conflicting requirements and priorities between parties
• Airtable familiarity and ability to learn expanding reporting functionality

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with systems integration, including communication protocols (TCP/IP, RTSP) or industrial control interfaces
• Interest or basic knowledge of automation tools, data analysis, or programming languages (e.g., Python)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification preferred
• Exposure to engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, or Matlab
• Interest or experience in machine learning, API, and IoT integrated systems
• Experience with AirTable or similar PM Tools for project tracking

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of physical and electronic hardware for surveillance and control systems, including mounting solutions and equipment housing
• Support the development of control equipment requirements and technical specifications under the guidance of senior engineering staff
• Help implement proof-of-concept mock-ups and prototypes to test new technologies.
• Assist with the installation and configuration of hardware (e.g., Bosch, Axis) and the alignment of cameras/IR sensors
• Support the integration of computer vision algorithms and AI/ML components into existing safety systems
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and factory acceptance tests (FAT) during system commissioning
• Coordinate project activities to ensure technical tasks are completed on time and align with the project schedule
• Assist in monitoring project progress and documenting technical risks and mitigation strategies
• Help maintain project documentation, standards, and scopes of work
• Support the tracking of deliverables using Airtable and other project management tools
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including audio/visual, engineering services, and operations, to ensure seamless system integration
• Assist in communicating technical updates and requirements to project stakeholders
• Participate in onsite walks with affiliated partners and local Parks leadership to identify safety gaps

Benefits

• health and savings benefits
• educational opportunities
• special extras that only Disney can provide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level