Field Safety Intern, Construction – 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

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.