Construction Safety Intern: Field Training & Mentorship

Granite Construction Company; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking a safety intern to assist in administering the accident prevention program at an assigned location. The role supports safety compliance and training, with opportunities for hands-on experience and mentorship in a construction environment.

Current students in Safety or Occupational Health programs will collaborate with experienced professionals, travel to job sites as needed, and contribute to maintaining safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Safety or Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with safety programs to meet company goals.
• Assist development and implementation of safety-related programs.
• Perform and document jobsite inspections with hazard recognition focus.
• Assist in safety meetings and training to communicate policy and standards.
• Participate in regulatory inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teach/mentor

Team leadership

Work under pressure

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Occupational Health

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Granite Construction Company is seeking a safety intern to assist in administering the accident prevention program at an assigned location. The role supports safety compliance and training, with opportunities for hands-on experience and mentorship in a construction environment.

Current students in Safety or Occupational Health programs will collaborate with experienced professionals, travel to job sites as needed, and contribute to maintaining safety standards across projects.