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About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media
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As the Principal Electrical Engineer within the Architecture & Facilities Engineering team, you will serve as the primary technical authority for electrical power distribution across all voltage levels and life-safety systems. You will lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, establish long-range infrastructure strategies, and set resort-wide standards for electrical engineering. Your daily work involves solving intricate problems regarding protective relaying, arc-flash mitigation, and microgrid feasibility while acting as the PE of record for high-risk designs. You will manage relationships with utility partners and authorities having jurisdiction while providing technical mentorship to other engineers. To succeed, you must possess a California Professional Engineer license and expert knowledge of the California Electrical Code, IEEE low voltage guidance, and Title 24. Required technical skills include proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, and lighting design to support large-scale resort operations.
What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?
Median $165500 from 47 postings across 11 companies.
Serve as the final technical authority and PE of record for complex electrical designs and submittals.
Develop long-range infrastructure strategies for power distribution, emergency systems, and EV charging infrastructure.
Establish resort-wide engineering standards, master specifications, and design guidelines for all electrical systems.
Solve unique and complex electrical engineering problems by developing new and innovative technical approaches.
Lead root cause investigations and failure analyses for significant electrical outages or safety incidents.
Act as the primary liaison with utility partners and authorities regarding code compliance and interconnection matters.
Interpret and apply California Electrical Code, IEEE guidelines, and Title 24 standards across the organization.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other engineers and designers across the electrical discipline.
What we're looking for
Must hold a current California Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field (preferred from an ABET accredited university).
Master’s degree in electrical engineering and/or MBA (preferred).
12+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in design, construction, and/or consulting with expert-level depth.
Expert-level understanding of the California Electrical Code, IEEE low voltage guidance, and California Energy Code (Title 24).
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, and lighting design.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects and contributing to functional strategy.
Experience with theme parks, resort hotels, or similar complex operating environments (preferred); active involvement in codes and standards committees (preferred).
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