Disneyland Mechanical Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

Job Posting Title:

Disneyland Mechanical Engineering Intern, Spring 2026

Req Id:

10128995

Job Description:

About The Role & Program:

Within the Disneyland Resort, the Global Engineering & Technology (GE&T) Division program is specially crafted to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, while also completing valuable work for the Resort. You will have a wide range of opportunities to assist and provide key data to GE&T Engineers on various types of projects including, but not limited to, Attractions, Maintenance, Show and Entertainment. It may even serve as a springboard in launching a successful career.

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 – June 2026.

This is a full-time position, and interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

What You Will Do:

• Drafting, onsite as-built documentation, design coordination with outside design consultants, field data collection and testing, and recommending corrective actions (including justification).
• Developing Attraction requirements and design out opportunities and condition assessments.
• Must demonstrate a solid understanding of Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.
• May possibly be working with Sustaining Engineering tasks including downtime response and small attraction improvement efforts.
• Close-out documentation for a variety of tasks ranging in scope from minor design changes to implementing new Attractions.
• Comply with all applicable company, state, and Federal legal codes, policies, and regulation.
• Provide timely, clear, concise communication to management, customers, partners, and team members about work status and impact to Resort availability.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Matlab.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements.
• It would be great if you have/are familiar with:

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior related work experience is desired, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on engineering materials, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, control, or design.
• Previous Theme Park work experience.

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior or Graduate student at an accredited college/university, earning a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
•  GPA of 3.0 or higher (no rounding)

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• 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 Disney College Program

Additional Information:

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $30.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $35.00/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Job Posting Segment:

Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineer & Sourcing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Engineering & Technology (WSHES)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Communications Intern, Engineering Intern, Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-08-25