Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, Show Systems (Fall 2026)
About The Position
This Intern will support Engineering groups in the development of Show Systems as part of our Core Engineering group. This includes the review & evaluation of designs against industry standards, review & revision of both internal & external standards, and new system strategy & development. Show Systems may include Animated Figures, Show Action Equipment, Animated Props, Special Effects, Showsets, Rockwork, Play Areas, Stage Shows, and Parades. Interns will also assist in drafting and evaluating technical Requests for Proposals (RFPs), coordinating with vendors, organizing technical documentation, and developing presentations for technical reviews and planning. Through hands-on experience and active participation in coordination meetings, interns will gain a strong understanding of the full lifecycle of Ride and Show Systems development—from concept to execution—along with valuable insight into vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and the broader theme park design process.
Requirements
- In pursuit of an Associate, 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.
- Strong understanding of Excel, Word, Outlook.
- 3 years of relevant course work that supports themed entertainment technologies.
- Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than December 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors include: Mechanical Engineering
- Preferred coursework completed: Statics, Dynamics, or similar.
- 3 years of relevant course work that supports themed entertainment technologies preferred.
- Experience with SolidWorks, BIM360, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD experience
- Strong Problem Solving Skills.
- Previous work with a prior company in Themed Entertainment Industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development and review of engineering documentation for Ride and Show Systems.
- Support the preparation of technical criteria and specifications to guide design and integration.
- Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and recommend design improvements.
- Participate in evaluating the feasibility and application of new technologies.
- Develop and revise internal standards, specifications, and contractual documentation.
- Prepare presentations and technical materials using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Write and evaluate technical Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and vendor design submissions.
- Support Show Systems Engineering & Safety leadership in reviewing designs for compliance with industry and Universal standards.
- Attend team meetings, track action items, and contribute to the day-to-day project development process.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
