Walt Disney Imagineering · 8 hours ago
WDI Sustainable Design & Engineering Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Glendale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$31/hr - $36/hr
Start in 2026 SummerWalt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind Disney theme parks and attractions, seeking a Sustainable Design & Engineering intern for Summer/Fall 2026. The role involves collaborating with teams to develop sustainability ideas, analyzing sustainable design opportunities, and encouraging a culture of sustainability within the company.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Medical
Financial
Other benefits
Company
Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.
Founded in 1952
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kyle Laughlin
Senior Vice President, R&D Technology and Engineering
Recent News
The Orlando Sentinel
2025-11-27
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