Field/Office Engineer Intern (California High Speed Rail Program)

About the Position

Our 2026 Internship Program offers a 10-week immersive experience providing in-depth training in Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling plan and contract reviews as well as practical field engineering tasks including structural inspections of California High-Speed Rail (CA HSR) bridges under construction. As a Luster Intern you will gain hands-on experience in key project delivery functions such as quantity take-offs quality control inspections and change order tracking. Intern Program participants include Luster (Employer of Interns) AECOM/Fluor JV (Prime Consulting Firms that Luster works with on the Project) and California High Speed Rail Authority (Client of AECOM/Fluor JV).

We are hiring two Interns majoring in Civil Engineering or Construction Management to join our team. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced Luster Engineers at CA HSR and have the opportunity to engage with representatives from Luster AECOM/Fluor and CA HSR. These engagements may include breakfast or lunch meetings social events and scheduled meetings providing interns with valuable insights into the programs organization and management. Interns will actively engage in team meetings project site visits safety training and special project events. Every effort will be made to fully integrate Interns as valued members of the infrastructure delivery team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to acquire valuable industry experience and develop essential skills in a dynamic supportive environment.

As one of our Field/Office Engineer Interns you will develop critical skills in construction management by learning how our team oversees contractor activities related to cost schedule and budget. You will gain hands-on experience in essential project management areas such as scheduling estimating and monitoring construction progress. This role offers a balanced combination of fieldwork and office tasks allowing you to track and manage construction activities effectively.

Your responsibilities will include conducting design reviews for field construction performing quantity estimations carrying out field inspections and assessing schedules for potential delays. Additionally you will participate in executive and team meetings providing you with valuable insight into the complex dynamic elements that drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Monitoring: Shadow and support our Project Manager in applying strategies and tools for verifying design and construction processes. Youll assist in tracking measuring and reporting on essential project metrics like scope quality risk schedule and cost.
• Contractor Coordination: Learn about the methods and techniques our construction management team uses to oversee contractor activities focusing on budget schedule and cost controls.
• Scope Development & Estimation: Contribute to the development of scope of work and level of effort assessments and gain exposure to the critical aspects of scheduling and estimating in project management.
• Field & Office Work: Your responsibilities will include both on-site fieldwork (transportation with the Luster Intern Mentor) and office-based tasks related to tracking and managing construction activities giving you a well-rounded view of project management.
• Design & Construction Review: Take part in design reviews quantity estimations field inspections and schedule evaluations. Youll also analyze potential delay impacts and learn how to address them.
• Executive Exposure: Attend executive meetings and participate in team discussions project site walks safety training and special events to gain a comprehensive understanding of how large infrastructure projects are managed.

Minimum Qualifications

• The program is open to undergraduate students (Junior or Senior level) enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related major at an accredited four-year university in California such as California State University Fresno (Fresno State) or University of California Merced (UC Merced). Eligible applicants should have completed at least two years of coursework toward their degree. The program is particularly well-suited for Juniors and Seniors who have made significant progress in completing their core degree requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed.

Whats In It for You

• Hands-On Experience: Gain practical exposure to a major infrastructure project with the California High-Speed Rail working directly on real-world construction management activities.
• Skill Building: Develop essential skills in project management including scheduling estimating design review and field inspection while learning how to track key project metrics like quality risk and cost.
• Professional Mentorship: Work side-by-side with an experienced Project Manager who will guide you through the complexities of managing large-scale construction projects offering insights and industry knowledge.
• Diverse Learning Opportunities: Balance your time between fieldwork and office tasks giving you a well-rounded experience that covers both on-the-ground construction activities and the strategic aspects of project oversight.
• Networking and Exposure: Attend executive and team meetings participate in project site walks and join safety training and special events providing you with networking opportunities and a deeper understanding of project delivery.
• Career Preparation: This internship offers a solid foundation for your future career enhancing your resume with hands-on experience in one of the nations most ambitious rail projects.
• Impactful Work Experience: Be part of a transformative project thats shaping the future of transportation in California giving you a chance to make a real impact and contribute to the success of a high-profile public infrastructure initiative.

Salary

The interns will be W-2 employees of Luster and will be paid $20/hr.

Internship Dates

The duration of the Luster National Inc. Internship Program is 10 weeks with a schedule of Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm PT.

Start Date: Tuesday May 26 2026
End Date: Friday July 31 2026

Application Procedures

Candidates should prepare a resume to submit with their application that includes past work experience; engineering and related coursework; computer and technology skills/expertise; and a brief statement of why they are interested in our internship program.

Deadline

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday October 31 2025.

Interview Process

The Luster team will conduct interviews with candidates and extend offers to finalists by mid-November 2025 for the May 2026 cohort.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities in accordance with all applicable local state and/or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited the absence of a signed agreement Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel including those submitted to Luster hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Luster.

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