EHS Intern

Skansk; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Skanska is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern to gain hands-on experience in building and construction safety on active projects. You will assist in identifying EHS risks and maintaining incident reports and training records under the supervision of EHS managers and coordinators.

The role requires strong communication, adaptability, and a willingness to learn about project dynamics and safety protocols while collaborating with diverse teams, including trade partners.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working towards a bachelor's in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent through experience

Responsibilities

• Support the project team by gaining a basic understanding of building and construction safety.
• Identify and assess EHS risks during different phases of the project.
• Maintain important safety documentation, such as incident reports and training records.
• Provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams while learning to identify and mitigate hazards.

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent through experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply ingrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D I efforts.

The EHS Intern will support the project team by gaining a basic understanding of building and construction safety. They will assist in identifying and assessing EHS risks during different phases of the project and maintain important safety documentation, such as incident reports and training records. The intern will work under the supervision of an EHS Coordinator, Senior EHS Coordinator, Assistant EHS Manager, EHS Manager, or Senior EHS Manager. They will provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams while learning to identify and mitigate construction and environmental hazards. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to be an excellent role model for both Skanska and subcontractor personnel. You should also have a willingness to learn and grow, a commitment to contributing to our culture, eagerness to work in the field, learn project dynamics and safety protocols, and collaborate with diverse teams, including trade partners.

EHS Intern Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working towards a bachelor's in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent through experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (U.S. citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Salary Range - Hourly Pay Ranges: $20/hr to $23/hr

Our Investment in our full-time, permanent team members:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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