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

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing assistance eligibility

In-person Orlando offices

Job summary

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program in Orlando, FL, invites engineering-minded students to join the Ride & Show Engineering team. You will support technical program management, coordinate with vendors, and participate in reviews from planning through execution.

The role offers hands-on project work, exposure to multidisciplinary coordination, and mentorship from the Technical Program Manager, preparing you for complex themed entertainment systems delivery.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor degree in an Accredited Institution, junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8; transcript required upon application.
• Graduation date must be after August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering team with project management, reporting, analysis, and related activities.
• Participates in technical reviews and project coordination meetings.
• Assists with vendor package coordination and third‑party review processes.
• Maintains the Integrated Master Schedule with discipline leads and vendors.
• Supports documentation and planning for inspections and audits.

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field

GPA 2.8 minimum

Transcript required

Tools

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project coordination

Job description

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 drive the successful delivery of world-class attractions as a Ride & Show Engineering Technical Program Management Intern with Universal Creative. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to support the technical coordination and integration of complex themed entertainment systems.

Through hands‑on project work, you will gain exposure to the technical program management processes that guide projects from planning through execution. You will work directly with the Technical Program Manager, gaining hands‑on experience in the technical oversight, coordination, and integration of complex themed entertainment systems. As part of a multidisciplinary Ride & Show Engineering team, the intern will participate in technical reviews, project planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, and engineering assurance activities. Through this experience, the intern will learn how engineering knowledge and project management are applied to align multiple disciplines, manage technical and schedule dependencies, resolve challenges, and support successful project delivery.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Ride & Show Engineering team with project management, reporting, analysis, and other technical program management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participates in multidisciplinary technical reviews and project coordination meetings, assisting with the tracking of key decisions, technical issues, action items, and cross-discipline interfaces.
• Assists with the coordination and tracking of vendor engineering packages for review by third‑party inspection bodies, including documentation, submissions, comments, and follow‑up activities.
• Supports the development and regular updating of the Ride & Show Integrated Master Schedule, coordinating with discipline leads and vendors to track progress, milestones, deliverables, and project dependencies.
• Assists with documentation, planning, and coordination activities associated with third‑party vendor manufacturing inspections and audits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In pursuit of a Bachelor 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, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and moving a project through various phases.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and pull together information from multiple sources.
• Ability to learn, understand, and work with technical information across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership, including the willingness to take on unfamiliar topics, seek out the right people and information, and independently work toward solutions.
• Strong organizational skills for managing complex project information, identifying relationships and dependencies, and anticipating potential impacts or challenges.

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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