Intern, Project Controls - Rail + Transit

Global Infrastructure•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. This Intern opportunity is for civil engineering or construction management students eager to apply their skills to real-world Rail + Transit projects as part of a structured Internship Program. The intern will work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide them to develop expertise in Project Controls.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Great communication skills
A balance of independence and teamwork
A commitment to learning and innovation
A strong sense of integrity and responsibility
Current undergraduate student (or higher) in an accredited Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related program.
Demonstrated interest in Project Controls for Rail + Transit projects.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, and project management software.
Ability to be based on-site at one of our California office locations is important.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools is a big plus!

Responsibilities

Exploring Project Plans – Learn how to interpret and work with rail and transit project schedules, cost estimates, and contract documents.
Analyzing Project Performance – Assist in tracking project progress, identifying risks, and supporting cost control efforts.
Digging into the Numbers – Perform quantity take-offs, assist with budget analysis, and support project financial tracking.
Building Your Technical Skills – Gain experience in schedule development, earned value management, and risk assessment.
Collaborating with Experts – Work closely with project managers, schedulers, cost engineers, and other team members on innovative transit infrastructure projects.
Producing Real Deliverables – Contribute to progress reports, cost control documents, and scheduling updates under the guidance of senior professionals.
Applying Industry Standards – Learn to use industry-standard project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and cost estimating tools.
Experiencing the Field – Participate in site visits and inspections to gain exposure to real-world project execution.