Disneyland Fire Protection Engineering Intern, Fall 2026

About the Role & Program:

Within the Disneyland Resort, the Architecture & Facility Engineering Services Division program is specially designed to develop you professionally, increase your practical knowledge in your area of technical expertise, while also completing valuable work for the Resort. You will have a wide range of opportunities to assist and provide key data to A&FE’s Architects and Engineers on various type of projects including Attractions, Maintenance, Foods, Merchandise and Entertainment.

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 – December 2026

Interns must be fully available for the duration of the internship

This Internship is in Anaheim, CA.

What You Will Do:

• Assist project engineers (Civil, Fire Protection, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical), architects, and partners in all phases of project work, from drafting, on-site as-built documentation, code research/ analysis, design coordination with outside design consultants, field data collection, light design/ production work, construction administration, and project closeout documentation for a variety of projects ranging in scope from minor rehabs to building new facilities.

• Assist and consult on general facility fire and life safety inquiries by resort partners.

• Review submittals from fire sprinkler and fire alarm contractors for compliance with FM standards, Disney standards, NFPA codes, and the California Fire Code.

• Review submittals from outside design consultants for compliance with FM standards, Disney standards, NFPA codes, and the California Fire Code.

• Assist facility engineers with integrated safety systems testing.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior related work experience is desired, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on engineering or construction.

• Coursework or prior experience in Mass & Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermodynamics.

• Coursework or prior experience in Building, Fire, and Mechanical Codes (California edition preferred).

• Demonstrated/proven strong leadership, technical and interpersonal skills.

• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative - able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

• Availability to work various shifts based on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: 

• Coursework or prior experience in Building, Fire, and Mechanical Codes (California edition preferred).

• Experience working with AutoCAD, REVIT and/or BIM (Building Information Modeling)

• Prior related work experience is desired, including co-op/intern programs with a focus on engineering or construction.

• Coursework or prior experience in NFPA codes (13, 14, 30, 72, 92, 96, 400) and FM datasheets.

• Coursework or prior experience in Smoke Management, Fire Dynamics, Fire Modeling, Performance Based Design, Human Response to Fire, and Water Based Fire Suppression Systems.

Education:

• Junior, Senior or Graduate student currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s Degree at an accredited 4-year College or University studying Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• GPA of 3.0 or higher as shown on a transcript

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• 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 Disney College Program

Additional Information:

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines 

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• Fully available Monday thru Friday, PST for the duration of the internship,40 hours each week

 • Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Anaheim, CA area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Pay Transparency: The pay rate for this role as an undergraduate in CA is $30.00 /hr. The pay rate for this role as a graduate student in CA is $35.00/hr. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.