Safety Internship Program - Kentucky & Ohio Regions 2026 – 2027

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid US Holidays

401(k) Matching Contributions

EAP

Employee Resource Groups

Training & Development

LEED GA Reimbursement

OSHA 10 Training

Networking

Company Merchandise

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking Safety Interns for our Safety Division on projects in Lexington, KY and Columbus, OH. The internship lasts a minimum of 12 weeks and offers hands-on experience in project engineering, field management, and Walsh safety programs.

Interns will work with on-site safety staff, participate in safety walks, conduct orientations, and have the potential to relocate with a living allowance; benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, EAP, LEED GA reimbursement, OSHA 10

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 12-week work schedule.
• Relocation may be required with living allowance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field safety walks.
• Assist safety manager with first-day safety orientations.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Oversee safety and health of personnel on jobsites.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors to ensure compliance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Field safety

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Walsh is currently seeking Interns for our Safety Division on projects located in Lexington, KY and Columbus, OH. Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands‑on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation.

Responsibilities

The Safety Intern will support and work with the on‑site safety manager and safety staff to promote and manage Walsh Safety Programs. The Safety Intern position will be for a minimum of 12 weeks. The Safety Intern will learn about multiple career paths in our company and will be trained to become a full‑time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Participate in field safety walks
• Help safety manager with first day safety orientations for new employees
• Complete accident and incident reports
• Oversee safety and health of personnel working on company jobsites
• Help safety manager coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, ensuring company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented

Qualifications

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• The ability to work a 12‑week work schedule is preferred
• Specific roles may require relocation. If you are willing to relocate you are eligible for a living allowance.

Intern Benefits Include

• Medical Insurance
• Paid US Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to training and development programs
• LEED GA certification reimbursement and OSHA 10 trainings
• Appreciation events, networking opportunities and company merchandise

Job Category

Intern & Co-op

Job Type

FTE

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran