Networks EHS Intern

Ericsson GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. invites you to join its Networks Domain Environmental, Health, and Safety team in Plano, Texas as an intern for 12 weeks with a May 25, 2027 start date.

You will gain hands‑on experience supporting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and Ericsson’s Target Zero safety culture. As an intern, you will collaborate with EHS professionals across sites and offices, assisting with policy implementation, inspections, risk assessments, incident follow‑up, and communication of safety

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in workplace safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to organize and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS policies, programs, procedures, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workplace inspections, safety observations, audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Help identify workplace hazards and track practical corrective actions.
• Support job hazard analyses, method‑of‑procedure reviews, and safe‑work planning.
• Assist with monitoring higher‑risk activities, including electrical work, working at heights, lifting, construction, installation, and maintenance.
• Review contractor and service delivery partner EHS documentation, training records, permits, and work authorizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

AI curiosity

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering or related field

Job description

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1’s, H-1B1’s, E-3’s, O-1’s, and TN’s. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Location: Plano, Texas

Duration: 12 Weeks

Start Date: May 25th, 2027

About this opportunity

Join Ericsson’s Networks Domain Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team and gain hands‑on experience supporting safe work practices, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and Ericsson’s Target Zero safety culture. As an Intern, you will work with EHS professionals and partners across cellular and radio access network (RAN) sites, offices, and other operational locations. Previous EHS experience is not required.

What you will do

• Support EHS policies, programs, procedures, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workplace inspections, safety observations, audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Help identify workplace hazards and track practical corrective actions.
• Support job hazard analyses, method‑of‑procedure reviews, and safe‑work planning.
• Assist with monitoring higher‑risk activities, including electrical work, working at heights, lifting, construction, installation, and maintenance.
• Review contractor and service delivery partner EHS documentation, training records, permits, and work authorizations.
• Support incident, near‑miss, and hazard investigations under the guidance of EHS professionals.
• Help prepare safety communications, site orientations, toolbox talks, reports, presentations, and EHS metrics.
• Support environmental activities such as waste management, spill prevention, recycling, and compliance reviews.

The skills you bring

• Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in workplace safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Basic understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident prevention, or safety‑management principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize and present information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative, proactive, dependable, and professional approach to assigned responsibilities.
• Curious about AI, open to using or familiar with AI‑assisted tools or workflows, and eager to deepen their skills in an AI‑augmented environment.
• Willingness to learn, follow established safety procedures, and elevate concerns when appropriate.
• Must have at least a 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
• Ability to work in operational environments, including RAN sites, offices, and Ericsson or customer locations.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Ericsson uses a merit‑based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [e-mail].

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)

Job details: Environment, Health and Safety Delivery

Compensation and Benefits

At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.