Safety Intern – Summer 2027 (Hawaii Islands, Multiple Locations)

Goodfellow Bros.; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $20–$24

Cell phone reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Wellness incentives

Limited paid sick leave

Job summary

Goodfellow Bros. is seeking a Safety Intern across multiple locations for summer 2027.

The internship, spanning 12 weeks in Hawaii and other West Coast locations, provides hands-on exposure to safety programs, incident reporting, audits, and risk assessments under supervision by regional safety leadership. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety or related fields, hold a valid driver’s license, and have the right to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety, business, or related major from an accredited university.
• Must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating the company’s safety program and processes.
• Learn about construction activities, scheduling, risk assessments, and planning.
• Recordkeeping of orientations, trainings, audits, incident reports, and related documents.
• Assist in reporting incidents/accidents and conducting investigations.
• Coordinate safety events as directed by the safety manager or division president.
• Support staff in project-based work and ensure compliance with published policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, business, or related major (in progress)

Job description

Founded in 1921, Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy-civil contractor with operations across the West Coast and Hawaii. For more than 100 years, we have built our reputation on professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

At GBI, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are excited to welcome a Safety Intern across multiple locations for summer 2027. Our office division locations are in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, and the Hawaiian Islands.

Locations Include:

Hawaii

• Kapolei, Oahu, HI
• Kihei, Maui, HI

Position Summary

As a Safety Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and training in a real-world setting. Under supervision of a Regional Safety Manager and/or Director of Safety you will be assisting with facilitation of the company's safety program and processes. You will learn hands-on about construction activities, scheduling, risk assessments, planning, and implement corrective measures as necessary; and at the same time learn what a GBI safety professional does on a daily basis.

Position Description

• Reporting and tracking of orientations, training, audits, incident reports, and other related documents, as well as recordkeeping of related documents.
• Assists in reporting incidents/accidents, investigations, root cause analysis and submitting reports as required.
• Responsible for liaising with the safety personnel for investigations, medical and various other reports.
• Coordinating safety events as directed by the safety manager or division president.
• Support staff in assigned project-based work.
• Support published corporate policies.

Compensation And Benefits

• 12-week paid internships between $20 to $24 hourly.
• Cell phone reimbursement is provided.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible business related travel.
• If eligible, we offer full-time hourly non-exempt employees and their families, medical, dental and vision coverage, plus wellness incentives and limited paid sick leave.

Required Education, Experience, And Technical Knowledge

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in in safety, business, or related major, from an accredited university.
• Travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.