Health, Safety, and Environment Student Intern

Health, Safety, and Environment Student Intern; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Hands-on experience

Mentorship program

Networking events

Clear career pathways

Job summary

Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii, is offering a Health, Safety, and Environment Student Intern position for three to four months starting May 2027. You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, learn HSE processes, and work with site teams under mentorship.

You will be pursuing a Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety, with opportunities to develop in-demand skills and connect with mentors.--

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in OH&S or a related area.
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation and HSE processes is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to learn construction terminology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review and distribute safety-related statistics.
• Monitor site programs, requirements and compliance.
• Adhere to PCL and local regulatory requirements.
• Assist with anticipating client needs and questions.
• Visualize project components and processes (e.g., generator installation).
• Identify behaviors or activities that could affect health.
• Interpret simple work sequences for site teams.
• Coordinate with project and field management.
• Reinforce project safety standards to the workforce.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Construction processes

Tech aptitude

Site navigation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.

At Nordic PCL Construction, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we build more than projects — we build opportunities, careers and communities. We invest in our people and projects, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

Why Choose PCL?

Grow your career as a Health, Safety, and Environment Student Internat our Hawaii district in Honolulu, Hawaii, with the support you deserve. At PCL, we invest in your learning, well-being and future. Our offerings give you the opportunity to:

• Earn competitive weekly pay
• Gain hands‑on experience on real projects
• Develop in‑demand skills through mentorship and PCL’s College of Construction
• Build connections through inclusive student events and networking events
• Follow clear career pathways to full‑time roles — more than 150 students hired last year

Join us as aHealth, Safety, and Environment Student Internfor our Hawaiidistrict, within our US Buildings sector for three to fourmonths starting May 2027. Depending on your assigned project as a Health, Safety, and Environment Student Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

Responsibilities

• Gathers/reviews/distributes safety-related statistical information.
• Monitors site‑specific programs/requirements/compliance.
• Recognizes and follows PCL and local legislative requirements.
• Anticipates questions based on experience, knowledge, and understanding of client needs.
• Conceptually visualizes a completed project or project component (e.g., generator installation process).
• Recognizes behaviors, conditions, and activities that can adversely affect health.
• Interprets simple work sequences.
• Liaises effectively with project and field management.
• Applies basic knowledge of behavioral concepts.
• Interprets, communicates, and reinforces project safety standards to workforce.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Working toward Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related area of study.
• A desire to pursue a career as a HSE professional.
• 18 years of age or older and possesses a valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of applicable OH&S, environmental legislation and HSE processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to learn construction processes and terminology.
• A strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
• Must be able to navigate through a construction site on a daily basis and climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work around and near heavy equipment, cranes, and other construction equipment.
• Employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test conducted by a third party.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role is between $28 and $33,based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens,where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a futurethat’sinclusive,resilientand full of opportunity.

AtNordic PCL Construction, Inc.,we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences,identitiesand perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit,potentialand the drive to make a difference,regardless of race, gender, age,abilityor background.

We know everyone’s needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please [e-mail] include the position and location of interest.

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Primary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

JobTitle:Health, Safety, and Environment Student Intern

Requisition ID:13091