Set/Scenic & Props Engineer

NBC Universal
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Data analysis","Technical communication"]

Support Ride/Show engineering for Universal United Kingdom Resort attractions by providing technical assistance for scenic scopes of work. Review vendor design deliverables (drawings, component selections, calculations, test plans/results), update ride/show specifications as assigned, and help manage vendors from bid through commissioning. Develop and review test protocols and execute witness/approval testing under Engineering & Safety direction, while actively participating in EHS responsibilities.

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Set/Scenic & Props Engineer

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Job Summary

Support Ride/Show engineering for Universal United Kingdom Resort attractions by providing technical assistance for scenic scopes of work. Review vendor design deliverables (drawings, component selections, calculations, test plans/results), update ride/show specifications as assigned, and help manage vendors from bid through commissioning. Develop and review test protocols and execute witness/approval testing under Engineering & Safety direction, while actively participating in EHS responsibilities.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide engineering technical assistance (calculation, design, drafting, research) to Ride/Show teams for scenic scopes of work.
  • •Review vendor design review documents, including drawing review, component selection review, calculation review, test plan review, test results review, and other specified deliverables.
  • •Edit and update Ride/Show engineering specifications assigned by Ride/Show engineering management for scenic system delivery.
  • •Assist Ride/Show teams in managing vendors through bidding, designing, manufacturing, testing, shipping, installation, start up, and commissioning of show action equipment.
  • •Review, edit, or develop test protocols, procedures, and plans; execute witness or approve testing and test results as assigned and authorized by Engineering & Safety management.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an applicable technical field (examples include Technical Theatre, Architecture, Set/Scenic Design, Building Construction) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; advanced degree preferred.
  • •Experience in theme park technical/engineering roles supporting scenic elements (e.g., rockwork, scenic facades, artificial foliage, themed concrete plaster) or similar related technical experience.
  • •Project experience within the entertainment/theme park industry; experience in theme park development, construction, show/ride systems design, or fabrication is preferred.
  • •Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
  • •Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Experience:Theme parkEntertainmentAttractions
Education:Bachelor's in Technical Theatre, Architecture, Set/Scenic Design, Building Construction
Skills:Problem-solvingData analysisTechnical communication
Languages:English

Company Brief

NBC Universal
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, news, sports and streaming content, and operating theme parks and consumer experiences across a portfolio of well-known brands including NBC, Universal Pictures and Peacock.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2004
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