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WDI Project Controls Estimating Intern, Spring 2027

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationGlendale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 31, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in preparing cost estimates for facilities, shows, and rides throughout the project lifecycle. They will also maintain project documentation and analyze design trends against budget estimates.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$31 - $36
Company Size
10447
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The 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 :
About the Role

Job Posting Title:

WDI Project Controls Estimating Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10158085

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 an Estimating intern, you will be responsible for preparing estimates for facility, shows, and rides throughout our project lifecycles and will work under the immediate direction of a Project Senior or Principal Estimator! You will have the opportunity to:  

  • Review and incorporate historical cost data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into estimates
  • Assist in preparing estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of a scope of work 
  • Maintain files for all working documents and data as back up to estimate figures 
  • Assist in evaluating all design documentation and provide trend estimates and analyses against current EFC/Budget estimate during design phase 

Required Qualifications & Skills  

  • Working knowledge of estimating methodologies and cost management principles 
  • Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in Excel for data analysis 
  • Ability to work successfully with all levels of management, all project team members (project management, contractors, sub-contractors etc.) to achieve team goals 
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply information from construction drawings 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Relevant experience supporting project estimates, cost planning, and financial analysis 
  • Experience with dashboard modeling, reporting, and data visualization tools, including Power BI
  • Proficiency with Power Query and data transformation techniques
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and/or Autodesk Forma for project collaboration, planning, and data-driven decision-making

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 California and 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:

USA - CA - 1400 Grand Central Ave

Date Posted:

2026-08-31
Key Skills
Estimating methodologiesCost managementMicrosoft Office SuiteExcelData analysisConstruction drawingsFinancial analysisPower BIPower QueryData visualizationAutodesk Construction CloudAutodesk FormaProject controlsCost planning
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringData & AnalyticsFinance & AccountingCreative & Media
Benefits
MedicalFinancial