WDI Project Engineering Intern, Spring 2025

Job Posting Title:

WDI Project Engineering Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10099262

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 dates of this internship is January 2025 to May/June 2025

A day in the life…

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

What we are looking for…

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Engineer role in a professional construction environment

Required Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher, or graduated within the past 6 months, from 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 taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Have reliable transportation to/from work
• Interns must provide their own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area. We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here

Additional Information

• This internship may be located in either Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through May/June 2025

The pay rate for this role in California is $30 per hour for undergraduate students and $35 per hour for gr