WDI Project Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA invites you to join as a Project Engineering Intern for Spring 2027. You will support technical coordination across Design & Planning disciplines on themed entertainment projects, learning from senior engineers and collaborating with creators and show studios.

The role emphasizes BIM and CAD proficiency, with hands-on experience in punch lists and design reviews, and requires current enrollment in engineering/architecture programs.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
• Be at least 18 years of age and have unrestricted work authorization.
• Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer or Design Manager in coordinating from conceptual design through construction.
• Coordinate design documents, models, specs and basis of design across D&P and other Disney divisions.
• Facilitate ICE sessions and design reviews.
• Support QA/QC of design documentation and field construction.
• Resolve questions from construction documents and contractor RFIs.
• Track facility punch lists and document control processes.
• Provide input to project decisions and change orders.

Skills

BIM

CAD

Punch lists

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Job description

WDI Project Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study. Imagine building upon the skills you've learned in the classroom within a family of legendary brands passionate about creating world-class experiences on a global scale. Now, imagine yourself in a paid Disney Internship.

Job ID 10158179 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Aug. 24, 2026

Job Summary:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Glendale, CA.

What You Will Do

We are looking for a Project Engineering intern who will be responsible for the technical coordination and integration of the Design and Planning (D & P) disciplines during the course of a specific project, land, or park including coordination of D & P efforts with Creative, Show and Ride Studios! As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist Project Engineer or Design Manager in the architecture and facilities engineering project coordination and integration from conceptual design through construction of themed entertainment projects
• Assist in facilitating technical coordination of A/E design documents, models, specs, basis of design among D & P disciplines and across WDI Divisions (Creative, Show and Ride) and in consideration of programmatic requirements (Operational Stakeholders)
• Assist in organizing and facilitating big room/Integrated Concurrent Engineering (ICE) sessions and design reviews
• Assist with quality assurance and control, both with design documentation as well as field construction
• Assisting in the resolution of questions arising from construction documents, field conditions and contractor requests for information
• Track of facility punch lists
• Coordinate document release process between disciplines and document control specialist (plot coordination, repro and digital/physical distribution)
• Provide technical input to other project team members as required to assist with project decision-making and settling of contractor change orders
• Resolve questions arising from construction documents, field conditions and contractor requests for information

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Working knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM)
• Knowledgeable in the use of computer technology in the CADD generation of drawings
• Experience working with punch lists in a construction environment

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring in Engineering, Architecture, or similar

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• 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 of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

Additional Information

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be fully available for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in Glendale, CA

The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $31 per hour for undergraduate students and $36 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

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 Walt Disney Imagineering .

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.