Field Safety Engineer Intern: Build Safe Sites

Ryan Companies Inc.; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Benefits

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. invites applications for a Safety Engineer Intern at the Lubbock, TX site for Summer 2027. This full‑time internship runs May to August, focusing on construction safety at Mission Critical project sites.

70–80% field time with 20–30% office work, supporting the Safety Manager and collaborating with Project Managers and Superintendents. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety fields and will graduate within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, field and occupational safety.
• Within 6 months to 2 years of graduating with a four‑year degree in a safety related field of study.
• Able to work 40 hours a week for a two to three‑month term.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management Team in establishing and implementing Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
• Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
• Ensure that the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
• Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
• Provide training to the craft workers on safe work procedures.
• Conduct and document site‑safety audits/inspections.
• Distribute new and changing safety related information and provide orientation training when necessary.
• Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities.
• Develop a safety culture and rapport with contractors, supervision and crafts‑persons.
• Promote employee participation.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Monitor project safety and identify and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
• Attend and be part of the industry safety organization such as OSHA, AGC, ASSP, etc.
• Improve safety education and training skills.
• Communicate with client safety personnel, Subcontractor safety personnel, etc.
• Spend 70% to 80% of time spent at the field site; 20% to 30% of time spent in office.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, field and occupational safety

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. invites applications for a Safety Engineer Intern at the Lubbock, TX site for Summer 2027. This full‑time internship runs May to August, focusing on construction safety at Mission Critical project sites.

70–80% field time with 20–30% office work, supporting the Safety Manager and collaborating with Project Managers and Superintendents. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety fields and will graduate within 2 years.