Summer Safety Internship (Multiple Locations)

June 20, 2025
$35 / hour

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Job Description

About Company:

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is an electrical construction company with nearly 70 years of experience. They are known for delivering high-profile, complex projects in commercial, data center, and energy & renewables markets. CEI emphasizes integrity, problem-solving, innovation, teamwork, and safety.

Job Description:

This is a Summer Safety Internship opportunity with Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI). The 10-to-12-week program is designed for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying Safety, EHS, or a similar major, exposing them to various aspects of CEI’s core markets. Interns will contribute to real-world projects and make industry connections. Locations are available in multiple states including Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Utah.

Responsibilities (Examples):

• Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in the development of Job Hazard Analyses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks.
• Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.
• Support Project Leadership in the execution of weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Support Project Leadership in the completion of incident investigations.

What you will gain:

• The unique opportunity to start your career in safety in the construction industry.
• Exposure to a wide variety of experiences and tasked with solving a comprehensive set of challenges.
• Soak up knowledge from journeyman and general foreman to the safety and project team assigning daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current student studying Safety, EHS, or a similar major.
• 0 years of experience required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• $25.77/hour to $35.23/hour salary range.