WDI Project Engineering Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering seeks a Project Engineering intern in Glendale, CA to support the coordination of Design & Planning disciplines across a themed entertainment project from concept to construction.

The role emphasizes BIM, CAD use, and document coordination with Design, Show, and Ride studios. Enrolled in an Engineering or Architecture program, you must be eligible to work in the United States and be available for the internship duration.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
• Be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Have not completed one year of continuous Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate D&P design and planning efforts from concept through construction on themed projects.
• Facilitate technical coordination across disciplines and with ICE sessions and design reviews.
• Support quality assurance in design docs and field construction and resolve RFIs.

Skills

BIM

CAD

Punch lists

Education

Engineering or Architecture major

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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