WDI Estimating Intern, Fall 2025

1 Day ago • 1-2 Years • Facilities Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The WDI Estimating Intern will assist senior estimators in preparing cost estimates for theme park facilities, shows, and rides throughout project lifecycles. Responsibilities include reviewing historical cost data, calculating project takeoffs, maintaining project files, and evaluating design documentation. The intern will work directly with project managers, contractors, and subcontractors. This internship is located in Orlando, FL, and runs from August/September 2025 to January 2026. The role requires knowledge of estimating techniques, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and the ability to interpret construction drawings.
Must have:
  • Knowledge of estimating techniques
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings
  • Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture or Engineering degree
Good to have:
  • Relevant estimating experience
  • Active membership in industry organizations
Perks:
  • Select benefits may be provided (medical, financial, etc.)

Job Details

Job Summary:

Be a part of an innovative team and culture… 

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. 

The approximate date of this internship is Aug/Sept 2025 through January 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

What You Will Do

As an Estimating intern, you will be responsible for preparing estimates for facility, shows, and rides throughout our project lifecycles and will work under the immediate direction of a Project Senior or Principal Estimator. You will have the opportunity to: 

  • Review and incorporate historical cost data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into estimates. 
  • Assist in preparing estimates by calculating complete takeoffs of a project scope of work 
  • Maintain files for all working documents and data as back up to estimate figures 
  • Assist in evaluating all design documentation and provide trend estimates and analyses against current EFC/Budget estimate during design phase 

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost controls 
  • Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems 
  • Proficiency in PC programs (MS Office Suite) 
  • Ability to work successfully with all levels of management, all project team members (project management, contractors, sub-contractors etc.) to achieve team goals 
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings 
     

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Relevant estimating experience 
  • Active membership in industry related organizations 

Education

  • Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring Construction Management/Engineering, Architecture or Engineering. 

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

  • Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class at time of application      posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional 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 program

Additional Information

  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
  • Fully available for the duration of the internship
  • We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information 

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $30 per hour for undergraduate students, $35 per hour for graduate students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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