Engineering Internship (Environmental/Safety Management Systems) - Las Vegas

Interns are hired through a third-party vendor rather than directly by Southwest Gas.

This internship is based in Las Vegas, NV. Please note that relocation support, including housing or moving assistance, is not provided for this opportunity.

Internship dates: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Deadline to apply: March 6, 2026

We are looking for interns to join our Safety & Quality: Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Environmental) team for an 11-week period lasting from early June to mid August. The internship requires 40 hours of work per week with a potential to work in a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days in office and 2 days working remotely from home (Las Vegas).

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the following areas: Safety & Quality, Environmental Programs, Quality Management (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), or Emergency Management, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). We are interested in students who have excellent relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills.

Our paid internship provides an amazing opportunity for students to gain practical experience and train with professionals with dozens of years of experience in the Safety & Quality field.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMS) RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist with gathering, organizing, and preparing SMS materials for upcoming API assessments/audit

- Support data collection and analysis for drills, incident response, large scale incident training (LSIT), and other SMS activities

- Maintain SMS documents, records, and databases

- Analyze safety data for trends and reporting, support hazard and risk assessments

- Contribute to SMS process improvement projects and help develop training and communication materials

- Participate in safety meetings, assessments, field observations (as appropriate)

- Conduct research on safety standards, best practices, and regulatory guidance

- Provide general administrative support and collaborate with operations, engineering, and compliance teams

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support development and maintenance of GHG emissions inventories for solar projects and facility energy use

- Collect, validate, and track energy generation/consumption data and associated emissions reductions

- Monitor solar system performance and maintain related databases and documentation

- Assist with sustainability reporting, dashboards, and presentations

- Conduct research on emission factors, renewable energy policies, and reporting frameworks

- Identify data gaps and recommend improvements to data collection processes

LEARNING OUTCOMES

- Hands‑on experience with GHG accounting, solar energy performance metrics, and sustainability reporting

- Enhanced skills in data analysis, dashboards, and documentation management (Excel, SharePoint, Power BI)

- Working knowledge of Safety Management Systems (e.g., API RP 1173) and safety culture principles

- Practical experience with hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety data trending

- Experience collaborating with field operations and contributing to real improvement initiatives

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Academic background in environmental science, renewable energy, engineering, sustainability, safety, construction management, or emergency management

- Basic understanding of solar energy and climate concepts

- Strong data management, analytical, and organizational skills

- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to research and summarize information

- Comfortable working with field and office teams; detail‑oriented and eager to learn

- Proficiency with Excel/Sheets; Power BI a plus

REQUIREMENTS

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

SALARY DETAILS

$25-31/hour