Construction Safety Intern - Summer 2027

Pepper-Construction; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Networking opportunities

Engaging company events

Job summary

Pepper Construction Company is seeking a Safety Intern for summer 2027 in the Chicagoland area. The role is field-oriented, focused on developing and promoting Pepper Safety Culture and ensuring safe work practices on all Pepper projects.

Candidates are current undergraduates Sophomore–Senior in a safety-related major, with strong communication and computer skills, reliable transportation, and the ability to participate May to mid-August. Salary is $20–$24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current college student entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year studying Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety during the 2026/2 school year.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer skills to learn new technology quickly.

Responsibilities

• Field-oriented internship focused on implementing and promoting Pepper Safety Culture.
• Ensure safe work practices are implemented and enforced on Pepper Construction projects.
• Collaborate with teams to support safety initiatives and incident prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Safety-related major

Job description

Job Title: Safety Intern – Summer 2027

Location: Chicagoland Area

WHY PEPPER?

At Pepper, we work hard, but we make sure to have a good time doing it. We offer the following and more:

• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• PTO and holidays – yes, even for interns!
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities

• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pepper Construction Company is looking for qualified, intelligent students with a passion for learning about safety in the construction industry to experience life as a Safety Professional with a commercial general contractor.

Safety is our first priority, and we are committed to taking the steps necessary to protect our people and to the continuing effort of striving for an accident-free workplace. The Safety Intern position will play a role in developing and promoting our Pepper Safety Culture. This position is primarily field-oriented and is structured to ensure safe work practices are implemented and enforced on all Pepper Construction projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current college student entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year studying Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety during the 2026/2 school year.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong computer skills that allow you to learn and understand new technology and put it into practice quickly
• A confidence that allows you to work independently but a desire to be part of a team and work collaboratively in it
• Skilled at multi-tasking, but never taking your eye off the details that can change the outcome
• Must have reliable self-transportation to and from the Illinois offices, jobsites and other work related activities
• Able to participate in the 12-week program from May to Mid-August in the Chicagoland area

The salary for this position is $20-$24/hour based on graduation year.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.