Construction Safety Intern (Summer 2026) — Field Roles, Rockford

CEI Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

William Charles Construction, part of MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group, seeks Construction Safety Interns for Summer 2026 to support our Rockford, IL office and projects across Northern and Central Illinois. The intern will assist the Safety Director and Project Manager with day-to-day safety functions on construction sites.

Position requires travel to project sites, a 3.0 GPA minimum, and current enrollment in an occupational safety/health program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing undergraduate, four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health/Environmental Safety and Health or another related field
• Comfortable with exposure to dirt, heat and noise
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 24 hours of college credits completed
• Have a basic understanding of the construction industry and accepted business practices

Responsibilities

• Assist safety team with all daily safety functions
• Assist with PODs and “Tool Box Talks”
• Assist with overseeing site safety
• Assist with safety training for new employees
• Assisting with ensuring safety protocols are always followed
• Travelling to project sites
• Assisting with documentation
• Extended work hours and weekend work may be required
• Will provide other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong work ethic

Speed and accuracy

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Adaptable and willing to learn

Education

Undergraduate four-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health/Environmental Safety and Health

Job description

William Charles Construction, part of MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group, seeks Construction Safety Interns for Summer 2026 to support our Rockford, IL office and projects across Northern and Central Illinois. The intern will assist the Safety Director and Project Manager with day-to-day safety functions on construction sites.

Position requires travel to project sites, a 3.0 GPA minimum, and current enrollment in an occupational safety/health program.