Health & Safety Intern

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

S&C Electric Company invites applications for a Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship, offering a 1st shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday) in Chicago. The role focuses on environmental data analysis within the Global HSE&S team, with hourly pay ranging from $22 to $30 based on experience.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an in-progress degree in Environmental or Industrial Engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills and an interest in pollution prevention, safety, and

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify patterns and improve processes.
• Ability to work in a production/plant environment with colleagues.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic PC skills.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, policy, and occupational safety is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze environmental data.
• Generate reports and present graphical information.
• Monitor processes including basic industrial hygiene activities.
• Research pollution prevention initiatives (reuse, recycling, reduction).
• Participate in team problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Observe behavioral-based safety practices.
• Assist in PPE program selection, recycling, and auditing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Job Description

Available Shift

1st shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Full-Time Summer 2027 Internship

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated per hourly range for this position is $22 - 30 per hour based on experience.

Competitive Weekly Pay Period

Join our Global Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability (HSE&S) team! As part of the environmental compliance and sustainability (E&S) crew, you’ll help us achieve our sustainability goals by analyzing data, conducting research, and creating insightful reports.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect and analyze environmental data.
• Report generation and graphical information presentation.
• Monitor processes (e.g. basic industrial hygiene activities)
• Research on pollution prevention (e.g. reuse, recycling and reduction initiatives).
• Participate in team problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Observe behavioral based safety.
• Involved in Personal Protective Equipment program selection, recycling, and auditing.
• Involved in ergonomic training and assessments
• Interact with production Team Members, Leadership, Product and Process Engineers, Facilities Maintenance and Engineering

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• In-progress degree program from an accredited university/college program with a concentration in Environmental Engineering or Industrial

Engineering (related disciplines will be considered).

• Ability to think analytically, independently, and outside of the box to provide fresh ideas to improve processes.
• Ability to work with people in a production/plant environment
• Have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and PC Skills.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, policy, and occupational safety is preferred.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: Moderate
• Lifting: Minimal
• Walking: Frequent walking moderate distances (less than¼ mile)
• Carrying: Minimal
• Pushing: Minimal
• Pulling: Minimal
• Bending: Minimal
• Reaching: Minimal
• Handling: Minimal
• Environment: office and plant floor - fluctuating temperatures
• Other: Frequent use of PC keyboard and mouse as well as digital camera

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).