Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, Project Ride & Show Systems Engineering (Summer 2027)

Universal Creative; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid internship

Housing assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Universal Destinations & Experiences invites you to join the Ride System Engineering Internship Program in Orlando. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and project partners to support the development of world-class attractions through technical analysis, ride-system research, design reviews, and project coordination.

This in-person internship offers hands-on project work, exposure to engineering processes, and the opportunity to learn how disciplines work together to safely design,

Competenze

• Preferred majors include Mechanical Engineering or Controls Engineering.
• GPA requirement and enrollment status as Junior or above.
• Transcript required at time of application.

Mansioni

• Review ride-system designs, calculations, drawings, and submittals under guidance.
• Analyze operating data from existing ride systems to support decisions.
• Develop park-wide ride-system strategies and design standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between ride systems and other disciplines.
• Conduct engineering research and benchmark ride technologies.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, site visits, and workshops.

Conoscenze

Strong problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Organizational

Project-management

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's or Graduate degree

GPA 2.8

Transcript required

Strumenti

3D modeling software

Descrizione del lavoro

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program

• Applications Close: October 26, 2026, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
• Summer 2027 Program Dates: Approximately May 2027 – August 2027.

Job Summary

Help shape the future of immersive entertainment as a Ride System Engineering Intern with Universal Creative. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, and project partners to support the development of world‑class attractions through technical analysis, ride‑system research, design reviews, and project coordination. Through hands‑on project work, you will gain exposure to the engineering processes that bring complex ride technologies from concept through implementation. You will assist with technical evaluations, support design reviews, contribute to ride‑system research, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help integrate innovative technologies into attraction experiences. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical engineering and problem‑solving skills while learning how diverse engineering disciplines work together to safely design, develop, and deliver innovative guest experiences.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the review of ride-system designs, engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and vendor technical submittals under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Gather, organize, and analyze technical information and operating data from existing ride systems to support design decisions for new attractions.
• Assist in developing park‑wide ride-system strategies, technical requirements, design standards, and lessons‑learned documentation.
• Support the identification and coordination of interfaces between ride systems and other disciplines, including structures, architecture, mechanical, electrical, controls, life‑safety systems, operations, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering research, technical comparisons, and benchmarking of ride technologies, equipment, materials, and design approaches.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, site visits, inspections, and technical workshops; document discussions, decisions, actions, and follow‑up items.
• Help maintain design registers, calculation logs, technical action lists, interface trackers, and other project documentation.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, presentations, design summaries, meeting materials, and project updates.
• Review project information for completeness and consistency and raise questions or potential concerns to the appropriate project team members.
• Collaborate with ride vendors, engineering consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to collect information and support project deliverables
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Preferred majors include: Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong problem-solving, critical‑thinking, organizational, project‑management, and leadership skills.
• Relevant coursework may include Statics and Dynamics, Vibration Analysis, Ergonomics, Heat Transfer, Machine Design, Systems Engineering, and Feedback Controls.
• Experience with 3D modeling software

Please Note The Following

• This internship will be an in‑person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

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