About the role#
As an Engineering Intern, you will spend the summer gaining hands-on experience by working with the teams that plan, manage, and build rail and transit infrastructure. You will join a project team and work directly with project engineers, superintendents, and project managers to see how engineering plans become real-world infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Support rail and transit construction projects through field observation and office support.
- Review construction drawings, plans, specifications, and project documentation.
- Assist with RFIs, submittals, quantity tracking, schedules, and project controls.
- Participate in jobsite walks to observe construction activities.
- Learn how safety and quality standards apply to daily project operations.
- Collaborate with subcontractors, craft professionals, and other project partners.
- Help project teams solve construction and engineering challenges.
- Support project planning, reporting, and coordination tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Engineering, Construction Management, or similar program at an accredited technical college or university.
Location & details#
- Location: La Verne, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour.
About Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US provides general contracting, design-build, and at-risk construction management services. The company operates across the United States, focusing on both heavy civil and vertical construction projects. Founded in 1909, it functions as a subsidiary of the London-based Balfour Beatty plc. The firm employs approximately 3,738 people and maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
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