Construction Safety Engineer Intern — Field Focus

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Benefits

HSA/FSAs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid PTO

Wellness Programs

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Charitable Matching

Volunteer Time

Job summary

Ryan Companies is seeking a Safety Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at our Atlanta site. This full-time undergraduate internship runs May–August, with duties centered on assisting the Safety Manager and field operations on site projects.

You will help implement the Ryan Safety Program, review safety submittals, provide worker training, and conduct site safety audits while spending most time in the field and some time in the office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or related field.
• Within 6 months to 2 years of graduating with a four-year degree in a safety related field.
• Able to work 40 hours a week for a two to three-month term.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management Team in establishing and implementing Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
• Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
• Ensure that the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
• Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
• Provide training to the craft workers on safe work procedures.
• Conduct and document site-safety audits/inspections.
• Distribute new and changing safety related information and provide orientation training when necessary.
• Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities.
• Develop a safety culture and rapport with contractors, supervision and crafts-persons.
• Promote employee participation.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Monitor project safety and identify and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
• Attend and be part of the industry safety organization such as OSHA, AGC, ASSP, etc.
• Improve safety education and training skills.
• Communicate with client safety personnel, Subcontractor safety personnel, etc.
• Spend 70% to 80% of time spent at the field site; 20% to 30% of time spent in office.

Skills

Field safety

Safety management

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or related field

Within 6 months to 2 years of graduating in a safety-related field

Job description

Ryan Companies is seeking a Safety Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at our Atlanta site. This full-time undergraduate internship runs May–August, with duties centered on assisting the Safety Manager and field operations on site projects.

You will help implement the Ryan Safety Program, review safety submittals, provide worker training, and conduct site safety audits while spending most time in the field and some time in the office.