About the Role & Program
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 teams that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, we blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe!
What You Will Do
Are you ready to join Walt Disney Imagineering, making an impact by being a valued member of the team? We lead project teams’ design developments by recommending material, assembly, and system solutions, developing and maintaining the Disney Master Guide Specifications and Disney Standards, and monitoring performance against project design schedule, budget, and value.
As an intern on the team, you will have the opportunity to:
Assist with the preparation of project manuals for facilities and building specialties based on Disney Master Guide Specifications, Disney Standards, and local building codes
Draft new specification sections on an as-needed basis
Support the coordination of specifications by external partners and in-house teams
Actively participate in project design review meetings
Collaborate with various Disney groups during project and master specification development
Work with Disney Environmental team to research and develop sustainable design solutions
Carry out plans and initiatives of Principal Specifier
Required Qualifications & Skills
Familiarity with design and construction
Capable of independently researching, preparing, and communicating material and system recommendations to project teams
Interest and passion for the advancement of sustainable design
Able to assist project teams in the review and actioning of construction submittals
Able to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings
Able to distill sophisticated thoughts and ideas into clear written language
Outstanding attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Practical experience working in a professional environment in highly integrated teams
Working knowledge of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format and principles of specifying
Working knowledge of SpecLink Cloud (or other database specifying software), or willingness to learn
Experience making field observations of construction and/or reviewing construction submittals
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
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 must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Have reliable transportation to/from work
Additional Information
This internship is located in Glendale, CA
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through January 2025
The pay rate for this role in Glendale, CA is $30 per hour for undergraduate students and $35 for graduate level students.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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