WDI Design and Engineering Operations Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10141995 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 02/02/2026Résumé du poste:
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
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.