Senior Communications Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Anaheim, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$117,500–$157,500 Per Year

SKILLS

Amusement Parks, Auditing, Bill of Materials (BOM), Building Codes, Business Growth, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Workstations, Construction, Construction Projects, Consulting, Customer Experience, Design Document, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Establish Priorities, Expense Management, Film, Forecasting, HVAC, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Cable, Network Design, Network Protocols, Network Systems, Network Topology, Outsourcing, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Design, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Remodeling, Security Policy, Service Delivery, Site Evaluation, Sports, Standards Strategy, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Research, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Anaheim, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.

Team Description:

Global Network Engineering & Operations (GNEO) is responsible for engineering, designing & operating telecommunications and network system to meet business requirement, goals and objectives encompassing a wide range of transport topologies, advanced networking services and network protocols that are in accordance with Telecom Strategy & Architecture standards and guidelines.

The Communications Engineer position in GNEO participates in delivery of physical infrastructure services that support Disneyland Resort services including all voice and data services.  Responsibilities include; contribute to network facilities design, documenting and communicating roadmaps and standards as well as participating in all physical network infrastructure (cabling, cabinets, HVAC, UPS, etc.) related matters and technology.  

WhatYou’llDo:

This key technology position works closely with the DX segments as well as the various network services teams to contribute to the overall physical infrastructure strategy, architecture, and define designs, technology selection, and deployment of solutions that meet business demand. Responsibilities include; collecting requirements, identifying technologies / vendors, network design, prioritizing activities, implementation, vendor oversight and transitioning these solutions to Operations.

This position also interfaces with the Outsource Supplier to communicate network standards and requirements and conducts reviews of Supplier recommended projects to ensure the design meets the business objectives and improves service delivery.

+ Delivers business unit related projects, including researching, configuration and recommendingnew technologiesin association with the project request and developing scope-of-work requirements for the project development and bid.

+ Creates and/or reviews design for adherence to GNEO strategy,standardsand security policy.

+ Develops project physical layer design documents and BOMs.  Performs site audits and assessments needed to develop design documents and plans.  Produces Telecom Room layouts, rack elevation plans, optical riser backbone drawings, labeling schemes, detailed materials BOMs, Division 27 documents, cutover plans,runlistsand any other documentsrequiredto define project design. 

+ Designs horizontal cabling systems & supporting components, optical riser backbone systems, OSP optical campus backbones & pathways, cable pathways, cable tray conveyance systems, conduits, pull-boxes, outlets, workstation feeds-devices, floor termination devices, etc. 

+ Programs and designs Telecom Rooms including overall room layouts, power, HVAC, grounding, racks, runways, HCM, VCM, etc.

+ Determineslabor costs as well as equipment and wiring costs for each project and manages the project expenses to the estimates,identifiesnew and improved methods that can be used to satisfy infrastructure requirements and provides technical material needed for the documentation of each new infrastructure project.

+ Tracks timeline and financial forecast against statedobjectives, ensures proper transition to operations with required KPI's, design documentation.

+ Utilizes creativity and initiative in exploring alternative means of completing assignments.

+ Closely collaborates with the network delivery services department in defining and documenting services and associated service levels to ensure a consistent delivery model for network services in local region including required training to supportnew technologies.

+ Implement technical aspects of the network facilities strategy, architecture, design, and documenting/communicating roadmaps and standards as well asparticipatesin all physical network infrastructure (cabling, cabinets, HVAC, GPON, UPS, etc.) related matters and technology.

+ Demonstrate technical acumen, business acumen, strong communication skills and professional maturity in representing the department in business discussions.

+ Demonstratesproficiencyin designing network environments and working with groups of teams towards a commonobjective.

+ Conducts capacity planning surveys to ensure technical and operational models meet overall building and business requirements.

+ Demonstrates a thorough understanding of facility requirements for Telecommunications Rooms build-out, including but not limited to, power, HVAC, PDUs, and Grounding

+ Research technologies and products and meets with vendor, addresses technical issues/deficiencies and influence new products and services to meet growing and changing requirements

+ Night and weekend work will berequiredasrequiredin support of project requirements

+ Leads capacity planning and ensures technical and operational designs meet overall design and business requirements and designs customized solutions meeting these goals.  Provides architecture,designand construction oversight for the physicallayernetwork facilities infrastructure.  Applies and communicates architectures, standards and frameworks both internally and across the company.

+ This function is also recognized as an engineering expert within the company to evaluate evolvingconnection orientated(cabling) technology and performs as the consultant interface to the business unit for new and major remodel construction projects. Primary function is to develop and design and implement cabling infrastructure and standards consistent with the goals of the GNEO group, and the DX business unit of the Walt Disney Company.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

+ 5+years of direct experience in building construction, electrical, and communications infrastructure design & implementation.

+ Knowledge of EIA/TIA standards and building codes.

+ Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize multiple projects of varioussizeand complexity with successful andtimelycompletion.

+ Excellent communication and relationship skills, with emphasis in the ability to articulate advanced technical topics to both technical and non-technical staff; ability to articulate business issues/concerns with staff, peers, senior leadership, and outside parties.

+ MS Office,Bluebeamand AutoCADproficiency

RequiredEducation:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $117,500.00 to $157,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also 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/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10147589

Location: Anaheim,California

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Entertainment Venues and Theaters

WEBSITE

https://jobs.disneycareers.com

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