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