Field/Office Engineer Intern

Luster National Internship Program • Fresno, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Luster is hiring two undergraduate interns for its 2027 Internship Program, a 10-week experience supporting delivery of the California High-Speed Rail program. Interns will work with experienced Luster Engineers and gain practical training in Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling, plan and contract reviews, structural inspections of bridges under construction, quantity take-offs, quality control inspections, and change order tracking. The program involves Luster as the interns’ employer, AECOM/Fluor JV as the engineering firms Luster works with on the project, and the California High-Speed Rail Authority as the client of AECOM/Fluor JV.

The position combines fieldwork and office-based project tasks. Interns will learn how the team oversees contractor activities relating to cost, schedule, and budget, and will gain exposure to scheduling, estimating, and monitoring construction progress. They will conduct design reviews for field construction, perform quantity estimations and field inspections, evaluate schedules for potential delays, and participate in executive and team meetings, site visits, safety training, and special events. Field-site transportation is with the Luster Intern Mentor.

The internship runs from June 1, 2027, through August 6, 2027, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Interns are W-2 employees of Luster and are paid $20 per hour. Candidates should submit a resume describing past work experience, relevant coursework, computer and technology skills, and their interest in the program. Applications are due by 5 p.m. PT on October 30, 2026. Interviews and finalist offers are expected by late November 2026.

Luster is committed to an inclusive work environment and considers qualified applicants without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting. The employer participates in E-Verify. Positions may be subject to background checks and drug tests after a conditional offer. Applicants may email [email protected] to request accommodations for the application process.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate junior- or senior-level student enrolled in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related major at an accredited four-year university in California.
• Have completed at least two years of coursework toward the degree.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be willing to travel to field sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and support the Project Manager in verifying design and construction processes.
• Assist with tracking, measuring, and reporting project scope, quality, risk, schedule, and cost metrics.
• Learn how the construction management team oversees contractor activities, with a focus on budget, schedule, and cost controls.
• Contribute to scope-of-work development and level-of-effort assessments.
• Participate in scheduling and estimating activities.
• Carry out fieldwork and office tasks related to tracking and managing construction activities.
• Take part in design reviews, quantity estimations, and field inspections.
• Evaluate schedules, analyze potential delay impacts, and learn how to address them.
• Attend executive meetings and participate in team discussions, site walks, safety training, and special events.
• Gain training in Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling, plan and contract reviews, structural inspections, quantity take-offs, quality control inspections, and change order tracking.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience on a major California High-Speed Rail infrastructure project.
• Skill development in project management, scheduling, estimating, design review, and field inspection.
• Professional mentorship from an experienced Project Manager.
• A mix of fieldwork and office-based learning.
• Networking and exposure through executive and team meetings, site walks, safety training, and special events.
• Career preparation and resume-building experience on a major public infrastructure project.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile transportation initiative.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern