Environmental Health Safety EHS Intern

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern for our Wendell, North Carolina office. You will support EHS initiatives, contribute to biodiversity programs, and assist with regulatory compliance in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

The role is a 12-week summer internship based on a full-time on-site schedule (40 hours/week). Candidate must be enrolled in a related bachelor's program and able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Safety Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, or a related field and approaching completion of their degree program.
• Ability to work on-site full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the 12-week summer internship.
• Eligible candidates must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC, as this role does not provide relocation support.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• This internship is a structured experiential learning program for individuals currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program who will continue their studies following the assignment. Current and continuing enrollment is a condition of participation. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete their educational program before or during the assignment period are encouraged to explore our Early Career Development Program opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives across the facility.
• Incorporating Siemens biodiversity initiatives into site environmental programs and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Attending daily operations tier meetings and responding to environmental and safety incidents.
• Conducting EHS inspections and supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting training record management, document updates, incident trend tracking, and other EHS projects.

Skills

Incident data analysis

Compliance activities experience

Environmental sustainability interest

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds, thereby improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

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As an intern with the Electrification and Automation (EA) division of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting power distribution systems that keep the world running today, while also being exposed to our Future Grids technologies that are shaping the power systems of tomorrow - all within a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

We are seeking qualified candidates to join our Environmental Health & Safety Internship beginning in May or June 2027. This position will be based at our Wendell, North Carolina office location.

You'll make an impact by:

• Supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives across the facility.
• Incorporating Siemens biodiversity initiatives into site environmental programs and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Attending daily operations tier meetings and responding to environmental and safety incidents.
• Conducting EHS inspections and supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting training record management, document updates, incident trend tracking, and other EHS projects.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS), Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Safety Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, or a related field and approaching completion of their degree program.
• Ability to work on-site full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the 12-week summer internship.
• Eligible candidates must be located within 50 miles of Wendell, NC, as this role does not provide relocation support.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• This internship is a structured experiential learning program for individuals currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program who will continue their studies following the assignment. Current and continuing enrollment is a condition of participation. Applicants who have completed or expect to complete their educational program before or during the assignment period are encouraged to explore our Early Career Development Program opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with incident data analysis.
• Experience supporting compliance activities in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Interest in environmental compliance, workplace safety, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

As part of the application, you will be asked to confirm your enrollment status. If your application includes uploaded documents (resume, transcript, or other materials), you may redact any information identifying your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Redacting this information will not affect your candidacy.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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You'll Benefit From

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 per hour for first time Interns or $25.50 per hour for returning Interns. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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