Field​/Office Engineer Intern

Our 2027 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 (Engineering 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 on the CA HSR Program 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 program’s 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. You’ll 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. You’ll 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…