About this role
Job Posting Title:
WDI Sustainable Design & Engineering Intern, Summer/Fall 2026Req ID:
10140267Job Description:
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.
The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2026 to December 2026 and will be located in Glendale, CA.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Sustainable Design & Engineering intern to join the Walt Disney Imagineering Sustainability team. As an intern on the team you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainability ideas for the built environment
- Work with project teams across the global portfolios to assist with analyzing and integrating sustainable design opportunities to minimize environmental impact
- Coordinate with master planning on resort-wide sustainability opportunities
- Assist in collecting, documenting, and maintaining project data as it relates to emissions, water, construction waste and/or embodied carbon of building materials
- Contribute to brainstorming/creative sessions to help advance sustainability initiatives on assigned projects
- Actively encourage a culture of sustainability within Walt Disney Imagineering
- Participate in events focused on environmental sustainability across The Walt Disney Company
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Basic comprehension of and passion for sustainable design principles, life cycle thinking, and the multi-disciplinary nature of sustainability
- Willingness to perform research and conduct assessments of alternative environmental materials and/or systems and experiment creatively to find sustainable solutions
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Ability to quickly learn new software tools
- Effective written, oral, and graphic communication skills
- Ability to create effective presentations and deliver them to diverse audiences with differing communication styles and backgrounds
- Experience working with collaborative teams and completing project deliverables
- Self-starter with positive attitude and strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using 3D modeling software (e.g. SketchUp, SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD)
- Experience using either of the following: Energy modeling software (e.g. IESVE, TRACE, EnergyPro, eQuest, or EnergyGauge) or Embodied carbon calculators (e.g. EC3, Tally, oneclickLCA, or Athena)
- Familiarity with green building rating systems (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, China Three Star (GBEL))
- Familiarity with environmental life-cycle assessments (LCA) or financial life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Education
Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university, in a degree majoring in any of the following: architecture, engineering (mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, or environmental), construction management, environmental design, environmental science, environmental/sustainability studies or a related field.
Eligibility 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
Job Posting Segment:
WDI Creative DevelopmentJob Posting Primary Business:
Architecture & Design (WDI)Primary Job Posting Category:
Architecture and Design Intern, Engineering InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-01-20Other facts
About The Walt Disney Company
Imagine a career at Disneyland Paris.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic and multicultural team of talent that welcomes our Guests every day to create magical souvenirs they’ll cherish forever. Since 1992, we’ve opened our Park gates to 320 million visitors and made the dreams of millions come true!
You too could be part of the magic!
The success in delivering these projects and their stories is thanks to our team of 15,000 Cast Members who live Walt Disney’s vision: they bring imagination and wonder to our guests while seeing their own careers flourish.
And this is where you can get involved. We have 500 different job profiles across our corporate and operations departments, so whether you’re interested in the operational roles within our Park, maybe to work part-time alongside your studies, or if you’re interested in Marketing, Finance, Engineering and our other corporate roles, we invite you to apply to us!
Discover our many career opportunities in our recruitment website careers.disneylandparis.com :
What you'll do
- The intern will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainability ideas for the built environment and assist with analyzing and integrating sustainable design opportunities. They will also contribute to brainstorming sessions and encourage a culture of sustainability within Walt Disney Imagineering.
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