Occupational Safety Summer Internship: Field & Office Experience

AC Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A-C Electric Company offers a 10-week Occupational Safety Summer Internship to students passionate about safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship in the electrical construction industry. You will work with EHS professionals on inspections, audits, and environmental checks, gaining hands-on experience and professional development.

Pay range is $19.00/hr–$24.00/hr. Requires full-time availability and relocation to Bakersfield or Fresno, CA, with mentorship on incidents, JHAs, and safety

Qualifications

• Full-time 40 hours/week for 10 weeks during Summer 2027
• Enrolled student with expected graduation on or before August 2029
• GPA requirements: at least 3.0 in major or 2.75 overall
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills demonstrated through leadership positions
• Interest and enthusiasm in electrical engineering and construction

Responsibilities

• Assist EHS staff in conducting safety inspections at active electrical construction sites
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and safety policies
• Collect, track, and analyze safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Participate in review and preparation of Job Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Safety Inspection Reports
• Assist in development and delivery of employee safety training and toolbox talks
• Review and maintain environmental compliance records (hazardous materials handling, waste disposal)
• Participate in Book Club assignments to build leadership and communication skills
• Contribute to a LEAN project to improve safety or environmental processes

Skills

Safety inspections

OSHA regulations

Data analysis

Incident investigations

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Science

Engineering (safety focus)

Job description

A-C Electric Company offers a 10-week Occupational Safety Summer Internship to students passionate about safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship in the electrical construction industry. You will work with EHS professionals on inspections, audits, and environmental checks, gaining hands-on experience and professional development.

Pay range is $19.00/hr–$24.00/hr. Requires full-time availability and relocation to Bakersfield or Fresno, CA, with mentorship on incidents, JHAs, and safety