Safety Engineer Intern

Austin Community College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Safety Engineer Intern based in Atlanta, Georgia. This summer internship from May to August offers an outstanding opportunity to learn about construction-specific safety considerations. The intern will assist in implementing the safety program, conduct safety audits, and train craft workers. Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor's degree in safety management or a related field and be able to work 40 hours a week. The hourly wage ranges from $20 to $25, depending on various factors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as safety management.
• Within 6 to 24 months of graduating with a four-year degree.
• Able to work 40 hours a week for a two to three-month term.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management Team in implementing the Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
• Conduct and document site-safety audits/inspections.
• Provide training to craft workers on safe work procedures.
• Monitor project safety and implement necessary changes.

Skills

occupational safety and health

construction safety management

communication

safety procedure training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or related field

Job description

Ryan Companies has exciting opportunities in 2026 to join our team as a Safety Engineer Intern in our Atlanta or Phoenix locations! This position is available as a Summer internship running from May-August. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn construction-specific safety considerations at Ryan Companies Mission Critical project sites. The Safety Engineer Intern assists the Safety Manager in the overall implementation of the Ryan Safety Program and serves as a technical resource for field operations. This position works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents in dealing with all Health and Safety issues on site, at the project level.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Assist Project Management Team in establishing and implementing Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
• Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
• Ensure that the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
• Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
• Provide training to the craft workers on safe work procedures.
• Conduct and document site-safety audits/inspections.
• Distribute new and changing safety related information and provide orientation training when necessary.
• Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities.
• Develop a safety culture and rapport with contractors, supervision and crafts-persons.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Monitor project safety and identify and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
• Attend and be part of the industry safety organization such as OSHA, AGC, ASSP, etc.
• Improve safety education and training skills.
• Communicate with client safety personnel, Subcontractor safety personnel, etc.
• Spend 70% to 80% of time spent at the field site; 20% to 30% of time spent in office.

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, field and occupational safety (Safety Management, etc.).
• Within 6 to 24 months of graduating with a four-year degree, ideally in a construction or safety related field of study.
• Able to work 40 hours a week for a two to three-month term.
• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

The hourly wage is $20-$25/hour. The hourly rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.