About the role#
This internship program runs from January to June 2027. You will join multidisciplinary teams that support the Walt Disney World Resort. Depending on your background, you may work with departments such as Quality Engineering, Worldwide Safety and Assurance, Engineering Services, Central Shops, or Facility Asset Management.
What you'll do#
- Provide strategic and project support for new and existing attractions and facilities.
- Develop global design and safety standards.
- Design and supervise the fabrication and testing of enhancements for ride vehicles and systems.
- Provide software services for ride, show, and process control systems.
- Manage construction projects and long-term facility planning.
- Deliver maintenance and repair services for operating and support teams.
- Sustain assets and structures including buildings, rides, buses, and watercraft.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4-year university in Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or Architecture.
- Junior, Senior, or Graduate student status by the arrival date.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Computer Science majors must have experience with Java, Python, or C++.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Ability to work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, or holidays as projects require.
- Compliance with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
Location & details#
- Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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