Job Posting Title:
WDW Engineering Interns, Spring 2027Req ID:
10158141Job Description:
About the Role & Program
"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
The approximate dates of this internship are January - June 2027.
*This is multidisciplinary posting and candidates may be presented to a variety of teams including but not limited to: Quality Engineering, Worldwide Safety & Assurance, Engineering Services, Textile Engineering Services, Central Shops, Global Engineering & Technology, and Facility Asset Management.
What You Will Do
As a member of our Engineering teams, you will help to engineer the magic. You will be part of a team that works each day to design, build, service and maintain a level of service that exceeds our client and guest expectations. Your team's responsibilities may include:
- Provide strategic and project support for new and existing attractions and facilities
- Develop global design and safety standards
- Design and supervise the fabrication and testing of enhancements and new designs for ride vehicles and systems
- Provide software services for ride, show and other process control systems being developed and installed in the Disney parks
- Provide construction project management services and long-term facility planning for the Walt Disney World Resort.
- Deliver a wide variety of maintenance and repair services for the operating and support teams
- Sustain assets and structures like buildings, rides, buses, watercraft and ensures our property is always show ready
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirement.
- Computer Science majors must have experience with and knowledge of one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C++
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of the Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
Required Education
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4 year college or university majoring in an Engineering related major including: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Materials Engineering, Structural, Environmental, Low Voltage, Energy Management, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, or related
- Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Additional Information
- Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- Fully available from Monday through Friday with occasional weekends or holidays pending project need, up to 40 hours each week, early mornings or late nights are a possibility, bulk of work time will be during traditional 8am-5pm
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
- We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
Job Posting Segment:
Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & SourcingJob Posting Primary Business:
Safety Assurance (WSHES)Primary Job Posting Category:
Engineering InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-08-24Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or postgraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university.
- Majoring in an engineering-related field such as mechanical, electrical, civil, materials, structural, environmental, low-voltage, energy management, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related discipline.
- Junior, senior, or graduate student status by the internship arrival date.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Unrestricted work authorization.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Availability for varied shifts based on project requirements.
- Computer Science majors must have knowledge and experience with Java, Python, or C++.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Compliance with Disney Look appearance guidelines.
- Successful completion of the Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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