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About this WDI Project Controls Planning Intern, Spring 2027 role at Disney

Disney · Onsite · Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Job Posting Title:

WDI Project Controls Planning Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10158254

Job Description:

About the Role & Program 

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 January 2027 to June 2027 and will be located in Orlando, Florida. 

What You Will Do 

As a Project Controls Planning Intern, you will work with the team responsible for providing planning and scheduling expertise to all Walt Disney Imagineering project teams and functional teams! You will assist in developing comprehensive implementation strategies and incorporating deliverables into project schedules, preparing project life cycle and master schedules, integrating all schedules (design disciplines, vendors, production, and construction). You will provide a comprehensive project perspective on active in-field projects. Duties will also include monitoring and evaluating risks and present recovery/mitigation plans to support turnover/opening schedule, performing earned value analysis when needed, and providing progress reports and management presentations, as appropriate. 

Under direct mentorship of the Project Planning team, you will have the opportunity to:  

  • Help develop and status project schedules using Primavera and other scheduling software programs 
  • Assist in preparation of project plans from scoping/strategy documents into project schedules as they evolve 
  • Assist in development of comprehensive plans and schedules from multiple team drawings and specifications 
  • With guidance will coordinate with division planners, contractors, and responsible team members to develop and integrate activity durations and logic sequences required to perform project work 
  • Coordinate and integrate project schedule data from all internal and external project organizations and contractors 
  • Work with project team members as required to collect and assemble information  

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • Basic understanding of CPM scheduling and developing schedule logic including logic relationships and float analysis 
  • Basic knowledge of design, manufacturing, and/or construction  

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Experience using graphic programs to assemble presentations and visuals plans 
  • Knowledge of Primavera Project Planner (enterprise or web version)  
  • Experience with dashboard development, AI-enabled forecasting and modeling, performance analytics, and data visualization (e.g., Power BI) 
  • Proficiency with Airtable and / or Smartsheet and workflow automation 

Education  

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree majoring Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture or Engineering 

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 
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here   
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $31 per hour for undergraduate students, $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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

WDI Global Business Operations & Strategy

Job Posting Primary Business:

Project Controls (WDI)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Building, Construction and Facilities Intern, Engineering Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-31
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About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, o

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