Associate Fire Protection Engineer

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 Associate Fire Protection Engineer in the Walt Disney Imagineering Design + Planning organization provides subject matter expertise in the following areas: fire protection, life safety, building and fire codes, fire hazard and risk assessment of materials and processes, fire and smoke spread, industrial fire hazards, fire investigation support, and other fire and life safety issues. The core responsibilities will be in providing fire protection engineering support for projects to be designed and implemented by the Walt Disney Imagineering D+P Engineering Studio.

You Will

• Support fire protection systems design, including supporting calculations, drafting, fire dynamics modeling, field engineering support, etc.
• Design systems including calculations, drawings, and submittals. Review system designs developed by project design teams for accuracy, compliance with Resort standards and guiding principles, quality and completeness.
• Recommend system improvements, enhancements and replacements.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering (or a related field with M.S. in FPE)
• Basic knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes and Standards.
• Solid understanding of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Shown knowledge of Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and/or PyroSim software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (E.I.T. passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam)
• Potential for attaining licensure as a Professional Engineer (working towards attaining a P.E. in Fire Protection Engineering)
• Specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and mixed-use facilities.
• Knowledge in the use and application of computer modeling tools for fire and smoke spread and timed egress analysis.
• Experience with codes and standards development, including committee involvement (e.g. NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, etc.).
• Experience with fire testing and regulatory application of fire test methods to building materials.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health, dental and vision benefits; retirement savings; 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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