Civil Engineer Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Come shape the future of American travel by joining the Brightline West team. We are working to reimagine greener, better, and faster train travel! After Brightline Florida completed the first passenger rail system connecting Miami and Orlando, Brightline West was formed to connect Las Vegas and Southern California through the nation’s first true high-speed, electric passenger rail system. Reaching speeds of more than 186 miles per hour, this 218-mile high-speed rail service will take passengers from Las Vegas to the Greater Los Angeles area twice as fast as the normal drive time. We are looking for talented individuals to join Brightline West, who share our pioneering mindset for building something that’s the first of its kind and have a bright vision for redefining the future of American travel. Come shape the future of American travel by interning with the Brightline West team! 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. We are looking for talented individuals who share our pioneering mindset and have a bright vision for redefining the future of American travel. As a Civil Engineer Intern, you will support the Brightline West team in Las Vegas, NV, contributing to the planning and design of a transformative rail infrastructure project. This internship is an educational experience designed for UNLV Honors College students to build foundational engineering skills, gain exposure to multidisciplinary design teams, and learn directly from experienced professionals through hands‑on project work and mentorship.
Requirements
- 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Bluebeam preferred
Responsibilities
- Learn the fundamentals of high‑speed rail infrastructure planning and design
- Assist with the review of engineering drawings and technical documentation across multiple disciplines
- Develop the ability to interpret and understand engineering designs in three dimensions
- Observe and participate in weekly and monthly consultant coordination meetings to understand the design development process
- Attend technical meetings alongside senior team members to gain exposure to real‑world engineering 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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