Intern SAFETY Summer 2027 - Charlottesville, VA

The Caton Companies; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Caton Companies, based near Charlottesville, Virginia, offers a summer SAFETY Intern position for a 10-12 week period starting late May or early June 2027. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field, with sophomore-level coursework acceptable.

Intern housing is available for this role. Responsibilities include coordinating safety activities under supervision, assisting with safety tasks, and visits to sites throughout Virginia and North

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field.
• Open to students who have completed sophomore level classes and above.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety-related activities under supervision from a Safety Professional.
• Perform workplace safety activities with assistance.
• Assist with enforcement of The Caton Companies Environment, Health, and Safety Policy.
• Visit and inspects worksites across Virginia and North Carolina under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Task-oriented

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

The Caton Companies is a mid-size and growing family of companies with corporate offices Charlottesville, Virginia, including Caton Construction Group and M anageme nt Services Corporation. With over 400 employees, our projects and worksites range from large heavy bridge and roadway construction projects to 800-unit apartment communities to smaller offices with 2-3 employees. We currently have active work activities across Virginia and North Carolina.

We are seeking a summer SAFETY Intern for a 10-12 week internship near Charlottesville, Virginia. Position will start in late May or early June, 2027. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field. Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above. Intern housing is available for this role.

Duties

• Coordinates safety-related activities with direct supervision from a Safety Professional;
• Performs workplace safety activities with assistance;
• Assists with enforcement of The Caton Companies Environment, Health, and Safety Policy;
• Visits and inspects, under supervision, workplaces throughout Virginia and North Carolina
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Very task-oriented and self starter
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Candidates must provide their own housing and must have their own reliable personal transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.