Assistant Safety Technician

Rettew Associates • Mechanicsburg, PA

78d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

RETTEW is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to join our Safety Team for the Summer 2026 term. This internship offers hands-on field and office experience, professional mentorship, and the chance to contribute to meaningful safety projects that protect our people, our clients, and our communities. At RETTEW, we bring our clients' goals to life through engineering, environmental, and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we empower our people to think like owners, act with integrity, and deliver excellence. Our teams work across industries including transportation, energy, land development, and municipal infrastructure, always focused on technical quality and strong relationships.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in Safety Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Strong academic standing
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn safety-related software/tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments

Nice To Haves

• Previous safety internship or relevant project experience
• Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, or other safety regulations and standards
• Experience with safety audits, sampling equipment, or safety training

Responsibilities

• Assist with site safety audits for construction, industrial, and energy projects
• Support hazard assessments (PPE/respiratory protection, confined space, silica, etc.)
• Conduct or assist with industrial hygiene sampling (air quality, noise)
• Help review and revise internal safety programs and procedures
• Assist with developing safety communications (Safety Alerts, Safety Minutes, training materials)
• Support training efforts: co-instruct or observe client and employee training sessions (e.g., excavation, HAZWOPER, rigging, CPR/AED, PPE)
• Participate in program reviews, performance data analysis, and KPI development for varying clients
• Contribute to project documentation, reporting, and safety equipment calibration/testing
• Collaborate with safety staff, engineers, and project managers on active projects

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ($20/hour)
• Mentorship from experienced safety professionals
• Exposure to real-world client projects across industries
• Networking opportunities with peers and RETTEW leadership
• A culture that values ownership, relationships, and excellence

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees