Design Engineer (Parkwide Technical Infrastructure)

For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), the Design Engineer (Parkwide Technical Infrastructure (PTI)) will oversee the contracted vendors performing the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of the connected systems that comprise the backbone communications infrastructure for all attractions, back of house facilities, and non-attraction front of house facilities. The scope of the connected systems include ride/show physical connectivity; A/V & Lighting physical connectivity; campus security physical connectivity (includes BMS, Cameras, Fire Alarm); UPT wired and wireless networks installation, physical connectivity, and security. Role is responsible for leading the design and preparing plans for the development and installation of the data center and critical environments according to present and future requirements. Major Responsibilities Inspect work being done by vendors and act as the bridge between the Universal Parks Engineering, Technical Services, AV systems, RSN and UPT groups to seek to provide a technical infrastructure that the respective groups can support and maintain. This includes acceptance testing and certification verification in accordance with the various systems and standards for each system being connected within a project. Utilise standards written by UPT, in conjunction with Creative OPS and local building code to prepare proper construction plans for projects as it relates to refurbishments and new construction builds. Maintain project inputs for scheduling and budget through the various phases of a project life. Work with vendors and partners to achieve cost savings either as reduction in unit price, bulk pricing, or streamlined methodologies that result in savings. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships across the organisation, continually improves business acumen, and business processes to guarantee a high level of availability through the use of solid and proven business technology solutions. This means partnering with divisions outside of UPT to review designs from multiple projects and ensure appropriate security, growth, safety, redundancy, reliability and sustainability design strategies are in place and given proper weighting in the design objectives. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned.