Disneyland Facilities Controls Electrical Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA is offering a Spring 2027 Facilities Controls Electrical Engineering Intern role. This internship focuses on designing, testing and sustaining hardware and software controls for facility and utility systems, supporting projects from design to close‑out.

The program runs January–June 2027, requires full availability, and pays $30.00/hr for undergrads or $35.00/hr for grads in CA; housing and benefits may be offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with initiative; able to handle multiple tasks.
• Availability to work various shifts per project requirements.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist project Engineers – Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Controls, and Electrical in all phases of project work.
• Design, test, document and sustain hardware and software control for facility and utility control systems at Disneyland Resort.
• Participate in project estimating, scheduling, planning and training.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure reliability and safety.
• Comply with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Provide timely, clear communication to management, customers, partners, and team members about work status.

Skills

Leadership

Self-starter

Shift availability

Valid US Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

EMS

BMS

DDC

PLC

Job description

Disneyland Facilities Controls Electrical Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

Job ID 10158296 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date postedAug. 24, 2026

Job Summary:

“We create happiness.” That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never‑before‑seen! Within the Disneyland Resort, the Architecture & Facility Engineering Services (A&FES) Division program is specially designed to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, while also completing valuable work for the Resort. You will have a wide range of opportunities to assist and provide key data to A&FES Architects and Engineers on various types of projects including Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise and Entertainment.

The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027.

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

This Internship is in Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Assist project Engineers – Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Controls, and Electrical, in all phases of project work, from drawing, on‑site as‑built documentation, design coordination with outside design consultants, field data collection, light design / production work, construction administration, commissioning, and close‑out documentation for a variety of projects ranging in scope from minor rehabs to building new facilities.
• Design, test, document and sustain hardware and software control to support facility and utility control systems at Disneyland Resort.
• Participate in project estimating, scheduling, planning and training.
• Work closely with maintenance teams and other lines of business to ensure reliability and safety.
• Comply with all applicable company, state, and Federal legal codes, policies, and regulations.
• Provide timely, clear, concise communication to management, customers, partners, and team members about work status and impact to Resort availability.
• Utilize appropriate communication means and documentation to inform customers, partners, and support groups.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter with demonstrated initiative ‑ able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior related work experience is desired, including co‑op/intern programs with a focus on architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Experience working with AutoCAD and/or BIM (Building Information Modeling).
• Experience working with Energy Management Systems (EMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), or similar.

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years ofage
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information:

Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.

Pay Transparency:The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $30.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $35.00/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world‑class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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