Senior Fire Systems Engineer

Job ID 10141086 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 29, 2026

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Job Summary:

What do cool air in the Cinderella's Castle, building lights in Epcot World Showplace, 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 Protection Engineer, you would be an essential part of a team of professionals that make our Parks and Resorts safe, sustainable, and brimming with Disney "magic."

Being a Senior Fire Systems Engineer at Disney is different, not only because of the variety of systems and projects, but also because our engineers are called upon to be thought-partners at the very early stages of development, and are empowered to act for ongoing projects and maintenance.

At Disney, the scope of a Senior Fire Systems Engineer work is remarkable. Every day as a Senior Fire Systems Engineer is different! On any given day, you might provide expertise in the following areas:

1. Fire protection
2. Life safety
3. Building and fire codes
4. Fire hazard and risk assessment of materials and processes
5. Fire and smoke spread
6. Industrial fire hazards
7. Fire investigation support

You will report to the Manager of the Sustaining Team

Responsibilities :

The primary responsibilities will be in providing fire protection engineering support for all lines of business at the Disney World Parks and Resorts for capital projects and for facility sustaining engineering support.

Work on variety of facility assets that support amusement facilities
Systems accountabilities include:
Fire detection and alarm
Automatic sprinkler
Water-based fire protection systems including water supplies and fire pumps
Smoke control and smoke management systems
Means of egress, exiting, and emergency movement of people and crowds in public assembly
Commercial cooking fire protection
Special hazards fire protection systems, life safety systems, building automation and controls
Explosion protection
You will operate in an environment of diverse general engineering knowledge in other areas such as codes, hazardous materials storage, use, and handling; gas alarm systems; elevator, conveyance, and ride safety; pyrotechnics; OSHA and general safety

Job tasks for the Senior Fire Systems Engineer include:

Field engineering support; technical input for inspection, testing, and maintenance
Investigation, root cause and failure analysis
Design systems including calculations, drawings, and submittals
Review system designs developed by project design teams for accuracy, compliance with Walt Disney World standards and guiding principles, quality and completeness
Recommend system improvements, enhancements and replacements.
Proactively interface and consult with Walt Disney World lines of business, engineering services teams, and project managers to provide world class engineering support

Basic Qualifications :

In-depth knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and NFPA Codes and Standards
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit
8+ years of experience in fire protection design related work or fire protection consulting

Preferred Qualifications :

Specific experience with theme parks, resort hotels, and mixed-use facilities
Knowledge 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 materials
Professional Engineer License
Experience with testing and commissioning of fire and life safety systems

Required Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering Or Engineering with Experience in Fire Protection Engineering

Preferred Education :

Masters Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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