Mechanical Engineer II

Summary The Mechanical Engineer provides sustaining engineering support for theme park attractions (rides and shows). Duties include recurring downtime investigation, reverse engineering, and other engineering tasks as required to ensure daily operational readiness of attractions. Additional duties include re-design and development efforts, under the supervision of a Senior Engineer or Manager, for mechanical/structural systems of theme park rides and attractions to provide increased reliability and operational improvements. Development of some projects will require basic management of outsourcing services, third party consulting, contracts, and scheduling of work. Due to the nature of the work, it may require nights and/or weekends when necessary due to equipment availability. All work shall be in conformance with ASTM F24 Committee guidelines and compliant with applicable codes, regulations and standards including: AISC, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, JIC, NEC, and OSHA, among others. This role has exposure to multiple different ride and show systems spanning multiple decades, each with its unique fun and challenges. Responsibilities Responds to day-to-day sustaining engineering calls and troubleshoots recurring design or maintenance issues. Supports re-engineering efforts for Attractions including complex mechanical, structural, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Supports a Senior Engineer with large capital design projects (scope of work, managing progress, overseeing design). Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands. Monitors and interfaces with vendors/design-builders to resolve problems and design issues. Prepares and reviews equipment specifications and performs technical evaluation of vendor products/services. Oversees mock-up, prototype, installations, test and adjustments of show and ride systems. Coordinates engineering activities between vendors, engineers, ride and show management, and technicians. Provides project status updates on assigned task list items to the appropriate ride manager and engineering manager. Maintains configuration management of project documentation in accordance with Engineering’s guidelines. Develops and conducts Acceptance Test Procedures on mechanical systems per internal and external standards. Assists with Technical Services review of incoming Universal Creative attractions and supports onsite install and testing. Perform other duties as assigned.