Ride Standards Engineering Specialist Principal

Ride Standards Engineering Specialist Principal 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 storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Nearly every project includes a first‑of‑its‑kind, pushing the boundaries of technology and inventing new solutions. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering enables us to influence positive change in communities worldwide and inspire millions of people. At Ride Engineering, our mission is to move people through stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life. Ride Engineers partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one‑of‑a‑kind experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people. The Ride Standards Engineering Specialist Principal reports to Executive Ride Development Engineering and is a full‑time role located in Glendale, CA. What You Will Do: Revise and update existing technical standards to align with current practices. Work alongside engineers to develop content for engineering standards. Maintain standards update schedule. Interface with global management for document approvals. Work with project teams to identify standards that require updating off schedule. Assist engineers in writing procurement documents. Coordinate meetings with content developers. Edit documents produced by others for clarity, succinctness, and organization. Provide policy recommendations on standards that best serve the company’s disciplines directly affected by the published standard. Collect information from engineers and perform research on technical subject matter necessary to complete the content of a document. Facilitate standards review meetings to ensure progress and direction. Required Qualifications and Skills Strong communication skills with the ability to work with engineers and executive leaders. Excellent understanding of the philosophy of standards and standardization. Deep knowledge of the mechanics of a specification, standard, and guideline. Expert in Microsoft Word with the ability to work with Excel, Visio, and AutoCAD. Familiar with documentation templates and automation tools. Knowledge of, and expertise with, industry codes and standards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment. Highly dependable, strong work ethic, with excellent time‑management skills. Willingness to learn new things and continually improve capabilities and skills. Positive and optimistic influence on team, department, and community. Preferred Qualifications and Skills Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of Disney and/or industry standards. Extensive experience with life safety design and requirements. Five years of experience in standards management within themed entertainment or related industries. Education/Experience: Minimum ten years of working experience required. Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field from an accredited university preferred. The hiring range for this position in California is $95,500 to $128,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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 other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Disney