Safety Intern | Fall 2026 | Cincinnati/Kentucky

Turner Construction Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick/wellness time accrual

Medical coverage availability at full cost

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is offering a seasonal internship in Environmental Health and Safety in Cincinnati. The intern will assist in safety and loss control activities on construction projects and will work closely with supervisors to promote safe work practices.

Key responsibilities include implementing safety programs, identifying safety violations, and coordinating safety meetings. Candidates should be actively pursuing a degree in a related field and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing a relevant degree with minimum of 1 year of education completed.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles.
• Desire to work in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control.
• Implement project safety programs under supervision.
• Coordinate safety meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Enrolled in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Division: Cincinnati Main

Project Location(s): Cincinnati, OH 45202 USA

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Classification: Intern

Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety

Compensation: Intern Non-Exempt

Position Description

Assist in activities associated with safety and loss control while working on construction project or office location.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and toolbox meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, toolbox meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, federal, state, local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre‑employment, post‑accident, random, cause) aligned with company policies.

Company And/or Client Requirements

• Assist with pre‑construction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre‑task plans, job hazard analyses, training records, toolbox meetings, OSHA 300 log, MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, with minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry.
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement.
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate.
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools.
• Limited travel may be required; access to reliable transportation required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use passenger construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses an instrument. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile; the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Interns are eligible to accrue sick/wellness time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with usage available after 90 days of employment. Medical coverage may also be elected at the employee’s full cost.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.