Senior Electrical Engineer - Projects

Disney Disney · Media · Lake Buena Vista, FL +1

Senior Electrical Engineer - Projects role at Disney supporting utility electric distribution system projects. Responsibilities include project planning, design coordination, field support, and documentation to ensure safe, on-schedule, and within-budget delivery. Requires utility experience in high voltage electric distribution systems and proficiency in design/installation of electrical distribution systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage and oversee external design firms to ensure engineering designs meet project requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budget constraints
  2. Support the planning and execution of underground electric distribution projects, including cable replacements, duct bank installations, switchgear upgrades, and associated communication or SCADA improvements.
  3. Assist project managers with developing scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and resource plans for assigned projects.
  4. Coordinate with engineering, operations, GIS, construction crews, and external contractors to ensure project requirements and design intent are clearly understood.
  5. Help prepare project documentation including drawings, specifications, bid packages, submittal reviews, and as-built records.

Skills

Required

  • Utility experience in high voltage (up to 15kV) electric distribution systems
  • Proficiency in the design and/or installation understanding of electrical distribution systems, with interest in underground infrastructure such as cables, vaults, manholes, and switchgear.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical distribution.
  • Proficiency with diagnostic and performance monitoring tools.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills suited for a project-driven environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in science in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Nice to have

  • 8 years of experience in electric distribution.
  • Experience with design and construction of various electrical transmission, substation or distribution systems, material and equipment (69kV and 12kV)
  • Registration as a professional engineer (PE) in the State of Florida
  • Proven ability to negotiate effective decision-making with clients and internal/external service providers across all project phases.

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be flexible and available to respond to after-hour emergencies under short notice. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.