EHS Internship, Summer 2027

Danfoss; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, invites you to join as an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern. You will gain hands-on experience supporting safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Work alongside seasoned EHS professionals to help reduce risks, update procedures, and deliver training. The role develops practical skills in risk assessment, incident prevention, and continuous improvement while supporting a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence to share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and interest in safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental, health, and safety inspections, audits, and assessments to reduce risks.
• Participate in machine safety assessments, hazard identification, and corrective actions.
• Assist with updating EHS procedures, work instructions, and chemical risk assessments.
• Create and deliver training materials, safety communications, and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and EHS teams to drive improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces? As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern at Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You’ll work alongside experienced EHS professionals to improve workplace safety, reduce risk, and strengthen environmental compliance. This is an opportunity to apply your education in a real-world setting while making a meaningful impact on employees, operations, and continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support environmental, health, and safety inspections, audits, and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and help reduce workplace risks.
• Participate in machine safety assessments, hazard identification, and corrective action activities to enhance safety performance across the facility.
• Assist with updating EHS procedures, work instructions, and chemical risk assessments to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Create and deliver training materials, safety communications, and toolbox talks that promote a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and EHS teams, participate in safety committee meetings, and help drive completion of improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Solid organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Confidence to share ideas, challenge the status quo respectfully, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and an interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $22.00-$26.00 per hour + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You’ll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about, we think they’re pretty great.

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.