Ride & Attractions Equipment Manager

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is seeking an experienced Ride & Attractions Equipment Manager to lead all ride and attraction equipment disciplines across a large-scale program. The role requires a strong technical background in the design, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of ride mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

You will develop strong working relationships with third-party design consultants, inspection bodies, contractors, and vendors; coordinate with other disciplines; interpret and deliver the client s vision; proactively manage the design and build process; and lead technical personnel across the program.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage all Ride, Games, and Attractions equipment across the program.
• Lead and coordinate all mechanical and electrical disciplines as they relate to rides and ride vehicles.
• Ensure all rides comply with applicable local and international standards and codes, including relevant ASTM standards, SASO, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Third Party Inspection Bodies to obtain all required approvals, certifications, and inspections for rides and attractions.
• Manage and coordinate with ride manufacturers for all technical documentation and deliverables, including: design and shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and more.
• Coordinate with ride manufacturers on spare parts and critical spares strategies. technical clarifications and design queries, warranty support, defects resolution, and performance issues
• Oversee technical evaluation, acceptance testing, and maintenance readiness during the pre-opening setup of all rides and attractions.
• Contribute to ride and attraction development and improvement, including input into ride design, system integration, safety, reliability, and maintainability.
• Coordinate with the PMC and general contractor for installation, testing & commissioning (T&C), operations readiness, and regulatory inspections.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical and coordination issues arising on and off site, with clear consideration of time and cost impacts.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control/Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of managerial experience in a related field (ride systems, attractions, theme parks, entertainment venues, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience in the design, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning of ride mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Previous experience in opening new attractions or parks is highly desirable.