Job Posting Title:

Environmental Science Engineering Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10098857

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and opening up the boundaries to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our team as a Professional Intern in any of our segments that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world! The Walt Disney World Environmental Affairs Team supports the Company objective of preserving and enhancing the environment through the use of intelligent and conscientious business practices and active community outreach. Our team of engineers and environmental professionals is dedicated to providing professional direction, leadership, and direct services to ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements and to promote long-term, environmentally responsible operations. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 to June 2025. This is a full-time position, and interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

What You Will Do

• Work with Environmental Affairs Reps to become familiar with regulated equipment on-site, such as emergency generators, petroleum storage tanks, grease traps, etc.
• Develop a process and database for the gathering and management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for regulated equipment.
• Gather vital GIS data by going out into the field, researching existing databases and/or getting in touch with various partners.
• Develop and implement an Operating Guideline for the continual update of GIS data and parameters.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Desire to pursue a career in environmental compliance, policy or regulation.
• Working knowledge of GIS.
• Basic knowledge of environmental programs such as hazardous waste, solid waste, drinking/wastewater, etc. either by coursework and/or previous co-op/intern work experience.
• A working-level understanding of environmental requirements.
• Technical writing skills to complete various reports and operating guides.
• Experience with data gathering and data management.
• Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with proven initiative - able to balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements.

Required Education

Junior, Senior or Graduate student currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4-year College or University studying Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related major.

Preferred Education

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Note: Please, no rounding) as shown on a transcript.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Must 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 six months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

Location of position:

This position has opportunities in Lake Buena Vista, FL

Housing & transportation:

Housing: We provide housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here.

Transportation: Candidate must provide their own transportation to and from work.

Job Posting Segment:

Other Support

Job Posting Primary Business:

Legal (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Engineering Intern, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-26