Network Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

The Walt Disney Company•Vista, FL

12h•$38 - $38

About The Position

About the Role & Program The Walt Disney Company has spent 100 years immersing audiences in new and stunning experiences using groundbreaking technology. Your work as a Disney intern would inspire innovation and bring fresh perspectives to impact guests and consumers worldwide. At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. The Enterprise Technology organization drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. Our team serves all domestic and international businesses across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, ESPN, ABC, Marvel Studios, and Pixar. At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe. The Network Engineering team within Enterprise Technology is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining wireless (Wi-Fi, Cellular) and optical (GPON, fiber) network infrastructure that supports robust connectivity across our properties. As an intern, you will report to the Technical Fellow for Global Engineering and Operations and play a key role in documenting installations, automating engineering processes, and optimizing network operations. You’ll contribute to innovative projects and gain real-world experience supporting a world-class enterprise network. The dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026.

Requirements

Technical degree or coursework in computer science and data networking
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet for network documentation and analysis.
Proficiency in documenting test results, maintenance plans, and network diagrams.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a technical team environment.
Visio or CAD experience for network diagramming.
Currently enrolled as a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Networking or other STEM related field at an accredited college or university.
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Fully available from Monday-Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours per week

Nice To Haves

Ability to automate engineering workflows using scripts (e.g., Python) or similar automation tools.
Knowledge of Wi-Fi and Cellular networking principles.
Exposure to various IoT solutions.
Experience validating network or project documentation for closeout packages.

Responsibilities

Assist senior team members with providing technical consultation, needs assessment, engineering design, project proposals (technical and finance), technical coordination, and manage the completion of projects (oversee suppliers) to ensure the implemented design meet the business and technical requirement of the BU.
Work as a team member on business unit telecommunication projects, including the research and recommendation of new technologies.
Consult with business units on available network solutions to meet their business requirements.
Assist with designing customized solutions when required to support specific business unit goals and objectives.
Work on multiple projects at a time including developing project plans and schedules, allocating resources and providing status updates to management.
Network Engineer Intern function as part of the technical team and liaison to the business units to ensure projects coordinated and Disney standards are followed.
Work with network engineers to validate as-built documentation for new network devices, access points or radio nodes.
Assist in the design and installation of network infrastructure in attraction and entertainment venues
Automate workflows and documentation processes.
Consolidate tools and resources from platforms such as Slack, Teams, Box, Smartsheet, and SharePoint.
Troubleshoot discrepancies in network documentation and suggest process improvements.