Safety Engineering Intern: Shape Safer Projects

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site learning opportunities

Job summary

Mortenson Construction invites motivated students to join its summer intern program on site, working with project teams, subcontractors, and partners. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, and communicate across teams from day one, building a strong safety mindset and foundational career skills.

The program runs May–August 2027, across industries like Renewable Energy, Commercial, and Data Center.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in safety, occupational health or related field
• Are willing to be mobile/relocate
• Possess a current driver's license and have access to reliable transportation
• Are comfortable with exposure to dirt, heat, noise, dust, and a trailer office environment

Responsibilities

• Learn from the best across internship types in safety and site operations
• Champion Mortenson's zero injury safety requirements on a daily basis
• Participate in safety audits and observe workers to promote safety
• Support onboarding and orientation for new team members on site
• Collaborate on improving the industry's leading safety program

Skills

Willing to relocate

Driver's license

Mobility

Construction exposure

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in safety/occupational health

Job description

Mortenson Construction invites motivated students to join its summer intern program on site, working with project teams, subcontractors, and partners. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, and communicate across teams from day one, building a strong safety mindset and foundational career skills.

The program runs May–August 2027, across industries like Renewable Energy, Commercial, and Data Center.