Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, Ride & Show Project Management (Summer 2027)
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
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Job Summary
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 drive the successful delivery of world-class attractions as a Ride & Show Engineering Technical Program Management Intern with Universal this role you will collaborate with engineers project teams vendors and stakeholders to support the technical coordination and integration of complex themed entertainment systems.
Through hands-on project work you will gain exposure to the technical program management processes that guide projects from planning through execution. You will work directly with the Technical Program Manager gaining hands-on experience in the technical oversight coordination and integration of complex themed entertainment systems. As part of a multidisciplinary Ride & Show Engineering team the intern will participate in technical reviews project planning scheduling vendor coordination and engineering assurance activities. Through this experience the intern will learn how engineering knowledge and project management are applied to align multiple disciplines manage technical and schedule dependencies resolve challenges and support successful project delivery.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the Ride & Show Engineering team with project management reporting analysis and other technical program management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participates in multidisciplinary technical reviews and project coordination meetings assisting with the tracking of key decisions technical issues action items and cross-discipline interfaces.
- Assists with the coordination and tracking of vendor engineering packages for review by third-party inspection bodies including documentation submissions comments and follow-up activities.
- Supports the development and regular updating of the Ride & Show Integrated Master Schedule coordinating with discipline leads and vendors to track progress milestones deliverables and project dependencies.
- Assists with documentation planning and coordination activities associated with third-party vendor manufacturing inspections and audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- In pursuit of a Bachelor 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 Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering Engineering Management Project Management Construction Management or similar.
- Demonstrated experience planning coordinating and moving a project through various phases.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and pull together information from multiple sources.
- Ability to learn understand and work with technical information across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrated initiative and ownership including the willingness to take on unfamiliar topics seek out the right people and information and independently work toward solutions.
- Strong organizational skills for managing complex project information identifying relationships and dependencies and anticipating potential impacts or challenges.
PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Preferred majors include: Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering Engineering Management Project Management Construction Management or similar.
- Experience supporting projects through multiple phases with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and apply technical concepts across engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrated initiative ownership and analytical thinking.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
