Electrical Utility Field Planner

Job ID 10147765 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Apr. 16, 2026

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Job Summary:

Do you enjoy leading field teams and delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects? The Electrical Utility Field Planner serves as the primary field authority and owner’s representative for electrical utility construction projects.

In this role, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinating closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, utility operations, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution. You will manage contractor activities, verify field conditions, and ensure adherence to engineering designs, utility standards, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical codes.

As the Electrical Utility Field Planner, you will resolve construction issues, maintain schedules, protect system reliability, and minimize impacts to operations and customers while ensuring the safety of all personnel.

This role reports to the Manager of Projects, Electrical.

What You Will Do

• Oversee overall construction safety, including review, acceptance, and enforcement of contractor safety plans; ensure compliance with confined space, Lock out Tag out, and switching/tagging requirements.
• Serve as the primary field liaison, collaborating with engineers, consultants, contractors, design managers, and operations to execute electrical utility designs, new construction, and system improvements.
• Participate in design, constructability, and value engineering reviews; verify field conditions and support development of construction sequencing plans.
• Support procurement activities by participating in pre‑ and post‑bid meetings and providing constructability and execution input.
• Develop and manage site logistics plans, including staging, access, traffic control, and coordination to minimize impacts to operations and guest experiences.
• Monitor project progress through regular coordination with project managers and contractors, reviewing schedules, RFIs, directives, change orders, and overall project status.
• Lead field walks and inspections to verify completed work, identify punch list items, and confirm readiness for turnover.
• Respond to after‑hours and emergency situations as required to support system reliability and operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical utility operations, electrical contracting, or utility construction management.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices including trenching, directional boring, duct bank installation, cable installation, inspection procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols.
Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical system designs.
Experience with electrical switchgear installation and underground medium-voltage cable systems.
Extensive experience working with underground power distribution systems up to 69kV.
Ability to obtain qualification in the utility’s switching and tagging program for both 15kV and 69kV systems within 90 days of employment.
Proven commitment to safety leadership and authority to halt work when safety or compliance concerns arise.
Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules to support planned construction activities and emergency response.
Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience working with medium-voltage distribution systems
Qualification in medium voltage switching and tagging procedures.
Experience with contract administration processes including bid development, bid evaluation, RFIs, directives, change orders, and contract modifications.
Familiarity with project scheduling and planning using industry-standard project management software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document field activities, produce as-built documentation, and effectively communicate technical construction information to project stakeholders.

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience is required.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, 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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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Photo Imaging, LLC., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

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