Theming Engineer – Construction Supervision

Role Summary

The Theming Engineer is responsible for safeguarding and delivering approved themed design intent during construction. As part of the Construction Supervision Consultant team, the role ensures that all architectural, scenic, and show elements are executed in line with approved concepts, materials, and storytelling requirements, while meeting safety, quality, and durability standards. The position bridges creative design and site execution to ensure faithful realization of the creative vision.

Theming Eng Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all themed works comply with approved theming design packages, narratives, and intent documents.
• Interpret creative concepts into clear, buildable, and inspectable site requirements.
• Conduct site inspections of themed works including façades, rockwork, sculptures, props, decorative finishes, and specialty coatings.
• Review themed materials, samples, mock-ups, shop drawings, and fabrication details to ensure aesthetic accuracy, durability, and constructability.
• Monitor consistency between approved samples and installed works and identify non-compliance, coordinating corrective actions.
• Coordinate with architects, creative/show designers, engineers, contractors, and specialist fabricators to resolve clashes without compromising design intent.
• Participate in QA/QC processes, issuing site instructions, observation reports, and NCRs as required, and maintaining detailed documentation.
• Ensure themed elements comply with building codes, fire and life safety, and public safety requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and defect liability inspections related to themed works.

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Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Theming Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in construction supervision and themed project delivery.
• Proven experience on theme parks, entertainment destinations, museums, immersive attractions, or branded environments.
• Strong knowledge of scenic construction techniques, decorative materials, finishes, and specialty fabrication methods.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong eye for detail, proportion, color, and finish quality.
• Ability to translate creative designs into technical execution.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
• Confident and diplomatic site presence with the ability to work under tight schedules and high-quality expectations.

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Reporting Line

Reports to the Resident Engineer / Senior Architect / Design Manager and works closely with Creative Design Leads and the Project Management Team