Sr Fire Systems Engineer

What do cool air in the Cinderella's Castle, building lights in Epcot World Showcase, and the vertical turbine pumps at Animal Kingdom's Kali River Rapids have in common? They are all things that guests enjoy at Walt Disney World's Parks and Resorts and they all rely on fire protection systems. As a Senior Fire Systems Engineer, you would be an essential part of a team of professionals that keep our Parks and Resorts safe, sustainable, and brimming with Disney magic. The scope of the role is remarkable—on any given day you might provide expertise in the following areas:Fire protectionLife safetyBuilding and fire codesFire hazard and risk assessment of materials and processesFire and smoke spreadIndustrial fire hazardsFire investigation supportResponsibilities Provide fire protection engineering support for all lines of business at Disney World Parks and Resorts for capital projects and for facility sustaining engineering support. Work on a variety of facility assets that support amusement facilities.Systems Accountabilities Fire detection and alarmAutomatic sprinklerWater‑based fire protection systems including water supplies and fire pumpsSmoke control and smoke management systemsMeans of egress, exiting, and emergency movement of people and crowds in public assemblyCommercial cooking fire protectionSpecial hazards fire protection systems, life safety systems, building automation and controlsExplosion protectionJob Tasks Field engineering supportTechnical input for inspection, testing, and maintenanceInvestigation, root cause and failure analysisDesign systems including calculations, drawings, and submittalsReview system designs developed by project design teams for accuracy, compliance with Walt Disney World standards and guiding principles, quality and completenessRecommend system improvements, enhancements and replacementsProactively interface and consult with Walt Disney World lines of business, engineering services teams, and project managers to provide world-class engineering supportBasic Qualifications In‑depth knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes and StandardsWorking knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit7+ years of experience in fire protection design related work or fire protection consultingProfessional Engineer License (preferred)Preferred Qualifications Specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and mixed-use facilitiesKnowledge in the application of computer modeling tools for fire and smoke spread and timed egress analysis (CFD, PyroSim, Pathfinder)Experience with codes and standards development, including committee involvement (e.g., NFPA, ASTM, ICC, CFR, FBC)Experience with fire testing and regulatory application of fire test methods to building materialsExperience with testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systemsRequired Education Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Engineering with experience in fire protection engineeringPreferred Education Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related fieldBenefits and Perks Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at The hiring range for this position in Florida is $100,100.00–$134,200.00 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, dependent on the level and position offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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