2027 Occupational Safety Internship

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A-C Electric Company is offering a hands-on InternshipExperience Program in Bakersfield, CA. The 10-week internship places students with EHS professionals to learn safety and environmental practices across field and office settings.

You will gain exposure to inspections, audits, incident investigations, and training while building professional skills through mentorship and structured learning experiences. This paid internship targets students pursuing safety or environmental studies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university with eligible graduation date on or before August 2029.
• GPA requirement: 3.0 in major or 2.75 overall.
• Willingness to work full-time for 10 weeks.
• Willingness to relocate to Bakersfield, CA for the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Assist EHS professionals with safety inspections and job hazard analyses at active electrical sites.
• Review activities for OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Track safety data and identify trends for improvement.
• Support investigations, JHAs, and safety plan reviews.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety training and toolbox talks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Enrollment in college/university

Job description

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

The A-C Electric Company InternshipExperience Program gives students a hands-on, structured opportunityto learn how safety and environmental practices support electricalconstruction in both field and office settings. During this 10-weekinternship, you’ll work alongside Environmental Health & Safety(EHS) professionals to learn how safety programs are implemented andcontinuously improved across active projects. You’ll gain exposure tojobsite inspections, safety audits, environmental compliance, incidentinvestigations, and employee training while building professionalskills through mentorship, networking, and structured learning experiences.

What You’ll Do

As an Occupational Safety Intern, your keyresponsibilities will be:

• Supporting jobsite safety activities by assisting EHSprofessionals with safety inspections and job hazard analyses atactive electrical construction sites.
  
• Supporting safety and environmental compliance by helpingreview project activities for alignment with applicableOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements,environmental requirements, and Company safety policies.
  
• Collecting and analyzing safety information by trackingsafety data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement,and helping maintain accurate safety and environmental records.
  
• Supporting incident investigations and hazard prevention byassisting with root-cause analysis, corrective-action planning,and the preparation and review of Job Safety Plans, Job HazardAnalyses (JHAs), and Safety Inspection Reports.
  
• Supporting employee safety training by helping develop anddeliver safety training, toolbox talks, and other materials thatreinforce safe work practices.
  

During the 10-week program, you’ll also haveopportunities to:

• Complete a continuous-improvement project focused on asafety or environmental process and present your findings tosenior leadership at the end of the internship.
  
• Participate in Book Club assignments designed to strengthenleadership and communication skills.
  
• Learn from experienced professionals through mentorship andday-to-day collaboration with EHS managers, safety coordinators,project managers, and field teams.
  
• Build your professional network through interaction withproject leaders and other safety and construction professionals.
  
• Explore safety and environmental careers while developingpractical experience with safety auditing, compliance reporting,hazard recognition, environmental compliance, and construction operations.
  

What You Bring

• Current enrollment at a college or university with anexpected graduation date on or before August 2029.
  
• A GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division coursework for yourmajor or 2.75 overall.
  
• Availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for theentire 10-week Summer 2027 internship.
  
• Ability to relocate to Bakersfield, CA, for the duration ofthe internship.
  

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Coursework in Occupational Health and Safety, EnvironmentalHealth and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering with asafety or environmental focus, or a related field of study.
  
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills demonstratedthrough leadership positions, team activities, or student or civic organizations.
  
• Relevant technical experience gained through projects,research, internships, or other applied learning opportunities.
  
• Strong communication skills, enthusiasm for learning, and aninterest in building relationships and understanding how safety andenvironmental practices support electrical construction.
  

Pay Range: $19.00–$24.00 per hour*

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during theapplication or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or(661) 410-0000.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Seasonal

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s mostchallenging electrical construction projects through technicalexpertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location.