Safety Intern - Field Risk & Compliance (Summer 2027)

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Intern for the South Central District (Summer 2027) to gain hands-on experience in construction safety across multiple project sites in Westlake, TX and adjacent regions. You will learn to develop and enforce site safety policies, assist with audits, and support field teams in meeting safety goals.

The internship emphasizes learning regulatory requirements, risk assessment, and incident prevention while collaborating with safety professionals and operations teams to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and OSHA requirements preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Project Safety Program and developing site safety policies.
• Monitor construction activities for government, client and company compliance.
• Provide corrective action recommendations and track performance metrics.
• Support safety program audits, coaching, and on-site training.
• Travel/relocation to project sites as required.

Skills

OSH knowledge

Communication

Team coordination

Willingness to travel

Independent worker

Safety culture

Education

Pursuing degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Safety Intern for the South Central District (Summer 2027) to gain hands-on experience in construction safety across multiple project sites in Westlake, TX and adjacent regions. You will learn to develop and enforce site safety policies, assist with audits, and support field teams in meeting safety goals.

The internship emphasizes learning regulatory requirements, risk assessment, and incident prevention while collaborating with safety professionals and operations teams to