Over the course of his career he has worked, in varying capacities, for Walt Disney Co., Warner Bros., NBC Television, and more. His screen credits include:

Line Producer This Space Between Us featuring Jeremy Sisto, Poppy Montgomery, Alex Kingston, Vanessa Marcil, and Gary Marshall; First Assistant Director Cherish starring Robin Tunney, Tim Blake Nelson, Jason Priestly; First Assistant Director Invisible Man Featuring performances by, Paul Benjamin, and John Amos; Line Producer/First Assistant Director The Sculptress staring Jeff Fahey, Patrick Bauchau, and Katie Wright; First Assistant Director Heartwood staring Jason Robards, Eddie Mills and Hillary Swank; Local Production Office Coordinator The Net staring Sandra Bullock; and Key Set Production Assistant James and the Giant Peach staring Paul Terry, Miriam Margolyes and Joanna Lumley.

Mr. Engel frequently serves as a consultant and guest lecturer on film industry topics. He is a member of the faculty at The Academy of Art College in San Francisco, CA instructing classes in producing, directing and production management for motion pictures.