Civil Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Civil Engineer Intern

The Brightline West team is seeking talented Civil Engineer Interns to contribute to the design coordination and construction management of a transformative rail infrastructure project. This internship offers real-world exposure to high-speed rail infrastructure project management.

• Learn the fundamentals of high-speed rail infrastructure project management
• Aid in the review of engineering drawings, technical documentation, RFIs, submittals, and other contract management documents across multiple disciplines
• Develop the ability to interpret and understand two-dimensional engineering designs in three dimensions
• Observe and participate in pre-construction coordination meetings and activities in the field
• Attend technical meetings alongside senior team members to gain exposure to real-world engineering and construction management discussions
• Learn how civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines interact on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Complete engineering-related assignments involving rail infrastructure, track, highways, and utilities under the guidance of senior staff

Requirements and Preferred Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated interest or coursework related to structural or civil engineering concepts
• Experience using Bluebeam preferred

Internship Experience

• This is a paid internship, with work performed in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Students are responsible for all arrangements of housing and travel
• Students are expected to work a full-time schedule throughout the course of our Summer Internship Program and must be available to participate for the entirety of the Summer Internship Program, running June 1st - July 31st
• Students must be authorized to work in the United States

About the Role

We are working to reimagine greener, better, and faster train travel. Brightline West is connecting Las Vegas and Southern California through the nation's first true high-speed, all-electric passenger rail system. Reaching speeds of more than 186 miles per hour, this 218-mile service will take passengers from Las Vegas to the Greater Los Angeles area in half the typical drive time.

Benefits

This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world exposure to the design coordination and construction management of high-speed rail infrastructure. It is a paid position and offers valuable learning experiences in a dynamic and innovative environment.