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WDW Fire Protection Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company

Lake Buena Vista, FLInternship$31–36/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$31–36/hr
Location
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Role Type
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Walt Disney Company seeks a Fire Protection Engineering Intern to join the Facilities & Operations Services team in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The intern will assist with fire protection system design, documentation, testing, and compliance, while gaining hands‑on experience under the guidance of a professional engineer throughout a six‑month spring 2027 program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Currently Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree or Post Graduate DegreeFire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology MajorJunior, Senior or Graduate Student Status by Arrival DateCumulative GPA 3.0 or HigherSuccessful Completion of Disney College Program or Disney Professional InternshipMust Be Enrolled in an Accredited College/University Taking at Least One Class in the Semester/Quarter Prior to ParticipationMust Be at Least 18 Years of AgeMust Not Have Completed One Year of Continual Employment on a Disney Internship or ProgramMust Possess Unrestricted Work Authorization

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Responsibilities

As a member of the Facilities & Operations Services team, you will help to engineer the magic. You will be part of a team that works each day to design, build, service and maintain a level of service that exceeds our client and guest expectations. Your team's responsibilities may include:

Work under the direction of an Engineer for fire protection systems

Develop engineering documentation including floor plans, schematics/wiring diagrams and details, riser diagrams, equipment rack assemblies/details, interconnection diagrams, equipment installations and test plans for fire protection systems

Review codes and standards for requirements and projects applicable to projects

Provide installation supervision and test & adjust support for fire protection systems

Assist in the performance of acceptance test procedures (ATP) for fire protection systems

Learn and apply standard engineering techniques and ensure that assigned designs are in compliance with appropriate technical standards and regulatory codes

Perform design reviews to ensure codes, standards and design requirements are met

Assist in troubleshooting of existing fire protection systems including taking measurements, recording data and developing and recommending solutions

Perform special tasks and projects as assigned

What you bring to the Role:

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (esp. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Availability to work various shifts commensurate with project requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of the Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

Required Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate degree at an accredited 4-year college or university

Fire Protection Engineering or Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology major

Junior, Senior or Graduate student status by arrival date

Preferred Education

Cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (Note: No rounding.)

Company Overview

The Walt Disney Company is the global leader in high-quality entertainment and innovative technology. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world.

Additional Information

Internship Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Location of position: This position has opportunities in Lake Buena Vista, FL

Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 - June 2027. Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship.

The pay rate for this role in Orlando, FL is $31 per hour for undergraduate students and $36 per hour for graduate students. 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 ID: 10158135

Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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