Universal City,CA,USA Sr Director,Engineering And Safety

NBCUniversal is a globally recognized leader in media and entertainment, known for creating world-class content that reaches audiences through its extensive portfolio of film, television, and streaming services. The company owns and operates some of the most influential entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, its premium ad-supported streaming service. Beyond media and broadcasting, NBCUniversal also brings its vibrant content to life through its theme parks and consumer experiences, enhancing its audience's engagement beyond the screen. As a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal's influence stretches across numerous sectors in the entertainment industry, from production and distribution through the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group to the operation of world-renowned theme parks and attractions via Universal Destinations & Experiences. The company is committed to making a positive impact through community engagement, fostering an inclusive culture, and developing a talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the world it serves. In an exciting development, Comcast NBCUniversal announced plans to create a new publicly traded company, Versant, which will encompass most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks and complementary digital assets, aiming for significant scale and focused expertise in news, sports, and entertainment content. This strategic move is anticipated to be completed in 2025 and represents a strong commitment to growth and innovation within the company's structure. The role of Sr. Director, Engineering & Safety is crucial within NBCUniversal's Universal Theme Park division, focusing on the Show and Ride disciplines. This senior leadership position is responsible for both strategic and operational aspects of engineering and safety initiatives, ensuring that all projects meet stringent technical and safety standards. The Sr. Director plays a key role in long-term and short-term strategic planning, direct oversight of technical assets, and vendor management, ensuring compliance with Universal's rigorous specifications. The role involves collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies, to achieve high-quality, safe, and innovative attraction experiences for park guests. Responsibilities include providing technical support and guidance for ride and show projects, reviewing and developing engineering specifications, managing testing protocols, and enforcing safety standards across all equipment. The position also demands active involvement in risk management, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance, contributing to continuous safety improvements and technology innovations at the parks. The Sr. Director must effectively balance creative intent, business goals, budget constraints, and schedule demands to deliver exemplary attractions. This includes managing vendor relationships from bidding through commissioning, ensuring ADA compliance, and serving as a principal technical contact both internally across parks and externally with suppliers. With a strong focus on fostering teamwork and communication, the Sr. Director leads a diverse group of technical and safety personnel and drives best practices adoption among Universal's parks. Additional responsibilities extend to active participation in environmental, health, and safety initiatives and providing technical advice related to legal and regulatory matters. This role requires a strategic thinker with advanced technical expertise, significant experience in engineering practices, and a commitment to excellence in safety and innovation in the entertainment attraction industry. The position is full-time, based at an NBCUniversal-designated worksite, offering a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $260,000, including bonus and long-term incentives, along with comprehensive company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various other perks. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader passionate about shaping safe and thrilling themed attractions within a world-class entertainment company.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 15+ years' experience in engineering practice
• 10+ years' related experience in engineering practice
• 7+ years' experience in theme park related work
• Ability to work through complex major decision making
• Required on-site full-time work from NBCUniversal-designated worksite