Construction Health & Safety Intern

C.A. Hull LLC; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

C.A. Hull, a bridge and heavy/highway contractor located in Commerce Township, MI, is seeking an aspiring Health & Safety Intern for a summer 2027 internship. The position offers exposure to both office and field safety work across Michigan construction projects.

Applicants should be enrolled in an Environment Health and Safety bachelor’s degree program; related degrees may be considered. The role may evolve into a co-op or full‑time permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Environment Health and Safety bachelor’s degree program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site safety audits to identify unsafe conditions and deliver corrective action plans.
• Organize and attend health/safety trainings and events, and follow up on training requirements.
• Assist with incident investigations and prepare safety alerts for lessons learned.
• Assist with employee engagement activities (Safety Committee).
• Conduct safety equipment inspections and PPE checks.
• Monitor equipment and vehicle inspections to ensure safety standards.
• Manage safety paperwork, incident logs, and training records.

Education

Bachelor’s in Environment Health and Safety

Job description

With a 90+ year history of stable, safe, and profitable work in Michigan, C.A. Hull, bridge and heavy/highway contractor, has built a reputation as a leading employer in the construction industry. Located in Commerce Township, MI, C.A. Hull is looking for an aspiring Health & Safety Intern to join us for a summer 2027 internship.

The Position

Applicants for this position should be currently enrolled in an Environment Health and Safety Bachelor’s degree program. Related degrees will be considered.

This position will give someone with interest in the construction industry an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience both in the office and the field. The Health & Safety Intern works closely with the Safety Department and Operations teams to ensure the safe completion of our bridge construction projects all over Michigan. This position could also turn into a co‑op or full‑time, permanent position, depending upon the intern’s success with the company and in the role.

Health & Safety Interns will:

• Participate in site safety audits to identify unsafe conditions, document findings and deliver corrective action plans to the management team
• Organize and attend health/safety trainings and events. Follow up with employees on training requirements and recertifications
• Assist with incident investigations and prepare safety alerts to share lessons learned and best practices with all project teams
• Assist with employee engagement activities (Safety Committee)
• Conduct safety equipment inspections
• Ensure project teams and employees have required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and that it is utilized properly
• Monitor equipment and vehicle inspections on jobsites to ensure safety standards are conducted and documented
• Manage paperwork, safety statistics, incident logs, and training records

Qualities of Successful Health & Safety Interns:

• Desire to gain hands‑on experience and willingness to work in a variety of conditions on construction projects
• Possess reliable transportation for jobsite visits and able to drive to multiple projects within the state of Michigan.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends during key operations
• Ability to stand/ walk on rough terrain, climb ladders/ stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50lbs.
• Eagerness to interact with new people and communicate effectively

The Recruiting Process

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, interview, and drug screen.

C.A. Hull is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of this company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre‑apprenticeship and/or on‑the‑job training.

Christine Niswander, EEO Officer