Safety Intern

Job Description

About Company

Kiewit is a construction industry leader deeply committed to safety, with a core mission that “nobody gets hurt.” This mission is deeply engrained in their culture, striving to ensure their people return home safely each day. Beyond safety, Kiewit aims to “make a difference” by undertaking significant infrastructure projects across North America, such as boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, and building bridges that connect communities.

The company’s culture is distinctive, characterized by a willingness to “go where the work is,” which offers abundant career opportunities and custom-designed career paths for its team members. Kiewit attracts top talent through its promise of “fast-paced excitement and fulfillment” not found elsewhere. They depend on passionate, skilled, and safety-driven construction professionals who bring big ideas, a commitment to safety and quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, Kiewit offers substantial career and travel opportunities, along with the satisfaction of building “the next big thing from the ground up.”

For its full-time staff employees, Kiewit provides a comprehensive benefits package, recognized as one of the best in the industry. This includes top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Safety Intern
Requisition ID: 177434
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: DHO Safety
Department: Safety
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

This Safety Internship emphasizes the paramount importance of safety for all personnel involved in Kiewit’s construction projects across North America, aligning with the company’s “nobody gets hurt” mission. As a Safety Intern, you will gain hands-on, real-world learning experience, focusing on fulfilling this critical mission. The role involves learning essential skills, understanding safety programs, regulations, and guidelines that underpin Kiewit’s safety culture. This internship offers the opportunity to develop, participate, and learn key roles and functions within construction management while actively supporting field teams. It’s an opportunity to contribute to significant projects that build and connect communities, with a strong focus on ensuring all work is done safely and correctly from the outset.

Location

Kiewit’s culture involves relocating teams based on project availability, combined with individual development plans, skill sets, and career goals. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed. As a Safety Intern, you will be assigned to one of Kiewit’s many project or office sites for the duration of your internship, which may require travel and/or relocation.

Responsibilities

As a Safety Intern, your responsibilities will include:
• Being part of a team responsible for implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program.
• Assisting in the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• Monitoring various construction project activities to ensure compliance with pertinent government regulations (federal, state/provincial), client requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for all personnel.
• Providing corrective action recommendations and assisting in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when necessary.
• Reviewing project work plans for accuracy and conformance with all safety standards.
• Assisting in safety program audits, coaching, and regular onsite training.
• Carrying out duties in varying work environments, including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain.
• Possessing the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work with all levels in the organization, from craft to leadership.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• The ability to travel and relocate as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements.
• Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician.

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is $18.00/hr – $22.00/hr.
*(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.)•
Posting Dates: This posting will be active from: 08/26/2025 – 05/01/2026.