WDI Design and Engineering Operations Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10141995 Standort Glendale, Kalifornien, USA Veröffentlichungsdatum 02/02/2026 Unternehmen Walt Disney ImagineeringJob-Zusammenfassung:
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.
Are you ready to apply your proven business management skills and experience to support the business of design? This is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of the team that creates the next exciting phase of growth at Disney!
The approximate date of this internship is June to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.
What You Will Do
The WDI Design & Engineering Operations Intern will partner with project leaders to implement project and studio design strategies. The successful candidate will provide Architecture, Design & Engineering (AD&E) project and studio leaders with financial and technical support that maximizes business outcomes. Responsibilities include collaborating and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including finance, project managers, architects, engineers, designers, planners, and producers – delivering plans and establishing best practices that achieve short- and long-term AD&E strategic goals. This internship is a hybrid role supporting design and engineering teams through business and operational analysis.
Support the development and maintenance of work plans for internal AD&E initiatives, helping track scope, milestones, resources, and spending.
Assist in translating high-level goals and project priorities into organized, actionable tasks that support efficient project execution.
Contribute to the preparation of status updates, presentation materials, and training resources related to AD&E transformation and improvement initiatives.
Participate in cross-disciplinary coordination efforts by tracking action items, design decisions, staffing needs, and follow-ups across teams.
Collaborate with design managers and functional managers to support alignment between resource plans and project needs.
Analyze historical project data and maintain Excel-based tracking and visualization tools to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Assist in organizing, synthesizing, and summarizing technical and operational information for use in project reviews and leadership discussions.
Support change management and performance-tracking efforts (e.g., Earned Value–related data, scope changes, and impacts) through documentation and analysis.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Demonstrated ability (through coursework, projects, or internships) to translate high-level goals or scope descriptions into organized, actionable work plans.
Working proficiency in Excel (e.g., formulas, basic financial analysis, structured tables).
Comfortable engaging with engineers and designers to understand technical context and project requirements.
Ability to explain financial or operational information in clear, non-financial language to technical audiences.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Collaborative team player able to build positive working relationships across disciplines, seniority levels, and working styles.
Curious and proactive learner with an interest in expanding knowledge beyond prior experience.
Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced, and innovation-oriented environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information and support informed decision-making.
Positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and strong attention to detail.
Experience or interest in themed entertainment, architecture, engineering, or the built environment is a plus.
Education
Currently enrolled as a junior or higher pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field with demonstrated exposure to both technical and business concepts.
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 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
Über Walt Disney Imagineering:
Gegründet 1952 als WED Enterprises, um den weltweit ersten Themenpark zu entwerfen und zu bauen – Disneyland – ist Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) der Ort, an dem Phantasie und Kreativität mit modernster Technologie kombiniert werden, um unvergessliche Erfahrungen zu schaffen. WDI ist die kreative Kraft, die sich alle Disney-Themenparks, Resorts, Attraktionen und Kreuzfahrtschiffe weltweit ausdenkt, entwirft und baut. Die einzigartige Stärke von Imagineering liegt in seinem vielfältigen globalen Team von kreativen und technischen Fachleuten, die auf Disneys Tradition des Geschichtenerzählens aufbauen und neue Formen der Unterhaltung entwickeln. Die Imagineers, die diese einzigartige Mischung aus Kunst und Wissenschaft praktizieren, arbeiten in mehr als 100 Disziplinen, um eine Idee von der Konzeptphase des „blauen Himmels“ bis zum Eröffnungstag zu verwirklichen.
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
Diese Position ist bei Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., das Teil eines Geschäftssegments ist, das wir Walt Disney Imagineering nennen.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. bietet als Arbeitgeber Chancengleichheit. Die Beurteilung der Möglichkeit der Beschäftigung von Bewerbern erfolgt unabhängig von ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Religion, Hautfarbe, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Geschlechtsausdruck, nationaler Herkunft, Abstammung, Alter, Familienstand, militärischem Status oder Veteranenstatus, Gesundheitszustand, genetischen Informationen oder einer Behinderung, oder anderer gemäß Bundes-, Landes- oder örtlichem Gesetz verbotener Merkmale. Disney fördert eine Unternehmenskultur, in der Ideen und Entscheidungen aller Personen uns dabei helfen, zu wachsen, innovativ zu sein, die besten Geschichten zu schreiben und in einer sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Welt von Bedeutung zu sein.