Internship, Universal Creative Engineering & Safety, RideShow Engineering (Fall 2026)
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:
- Applications Close: March 13th 2026 at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible dont delay!
- Fall 2026 Program Dates: Approximately September 2026 December 2026
JOB SUMMARY:
Intern will learn how to utilize their engineering courses in real life situations whether that will be checking stress calculations reviewing mechanical drawings studying mechanical elements in previous attractions or identifying potential hazards of Ride/Show equipment. Intern may provide assistance in writing technical requests for proposals and evaluating technical proposals. They will learn how to communicate technical information with team members of a wide variety of backgrounds. The role will aid the Intern in becoming a more well-rounded engineer enhancing both their technical and soft skills. Intern will be able to further their knowledge in show systems animation and themed entertainment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- A varying combination of engineering tasks including technical analysis statistical evaluation engineering testing data reduction simulation technical writing and literature search/research
- Project execution and management tasks that may include supporting a capital project team in design testing delivery and or commissioning
- Development of specifications standards practices and guidelines contributing to governance within E&S and or the broader Amusement Rides and Devices Industry.
- Performs portion of attraction concept and preliminary design reviews.
- Engages in engineering design analysis and management learnings that may include structural calculations statistical analysis FMEA FTA testing programming CAD/Solidworks design and modeling.
- Supports with engineering tasks 3D design analysis of mechanical and mechatronic systems.
- Focuses on Program Management strategies.
- Attends meetings and design reviews in support of global projects.
- Assists with mock-ups demonstrations and tangible equipment.
- Observes field installations troubleshoots and proposes design changes.
- Assists department with auditing reviewing existing or newly commissioned attraction ride systems and components.
- Assists with quarterly safety reports data collection and reduction near term design and testing and surgical strike project team support in scoping and contracting engineering review erection and testing.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and Team Member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- In pursuit of an Associate Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
- A transcript is required upon application.
PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Preferred majors include: Engineering Mathematics Physics or similar.
- Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge reading technical drawings.
Please note the following:
- This internship will be an in-person experience based in our Orlando offices.
- Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university and must have a graduation date later than December 2026.
- Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
- All of our internships are paid and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Required Experience:
Intern
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