Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, Project Ride & Show Systems Engineering (Summer 2027)

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:

• Applications Close: October 26 2026 at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible dont delay!
• Summer 2027 Program Dates:Approximately May 2027 August 2027.

JOB SUMMARY:

Help shape the future of immersive entertainment as a Ride System Engineering Intern with Universal this role you will collaborate with engineers designers and project partners to support the development of world-class attractions through technical analysis ride-system research design reviews and project coordination.

Through hands-on project work you will gain exposure to the engineering processes that bring complex ride technologies from concept through implementation. You will assist with technical evaluations support design reviews contribute to ride-system research and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help integrate innovative technologies into attraction experiences. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical engineering and problem-solving skills while learning how diverse engineering disciplines work together to safely design develop and deliver innovative guest experiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the review of ride-system designs engineering calculations drawings specifications and vendor technical submittals under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Gather organize and analyze technical information and operating data from existing ride systems to support design decisions for new attractions.
• Assist in developing park-wide ride-system strategies technical requirements design standards and lessons-learned documentation.
• Support the identification and coordination of interfaces between ride systems and other disciplines including structures architecture mechanical electrical controls life-safety systems operations and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering research technical comparisons and benchmarking of ride technologies equipment materials and design approaches.
• Participate in design reviews coordination meetings site visits inspections and technical workshops; document discussions decisions actions and follow-up items.
• Help maintain design registers calculation logs technical action lists interface trackers and other project documentation.
• Assist with preparing technical reports presentations design summaries meeting materials and project updates.
• Review project information for completeness and consistency and raise questions or potential concerns to the appropriate project team members.
• Collaborate with ride vendors engineering consultants contractors and internal stakeholders to collect information and support project deliverables
• 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 a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Preferred majors include: Mechanical Engineering Controls Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong problem-solving critical-thinking organizational project-management and leadership skills.
• Relevant coursework may include Statics and Dynamics Vibration Analysis Ergonomics Heat Transfer Machine Design Systems Engineering and Feedback Controls.
• Experience with 3D modeling software

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 August 2027.
• 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.