EHS Intern

Skanska USA•Charlottesville, Virginia

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Skanska is searching for a dynamic EHS Intern. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. The EHS Intern is an introductory role designed for individuals performing an internship as part of their college or university program, offering an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the construction industry. The intern will work under the supervision of an EHS Coordinator, Senior EHS Coordinator, Assistant EHS Manager, EHS Manager, or Senior EHS Manager. They will provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams while learning to identify and mitigate construction and environmental hazards. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to be an excellent role model for both Skanska and subcontractor personnel. The EHS Intern will support the project team by gaining a basic understanding of building and construction safety. They will assist in identifying and assessing EHS risks during different phases of the project and maintain important safety documentation, such as incident reports and training records.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field
No prior experience required.
Willingness to learn and grow, and commitment to contributing to our culture.
Eagerness to work in the field, learn project dynamics and safety protocols, and collaborate with diverse teams including trade partners.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills in public settings.
Time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate candidate in Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field relevant to construction.
OSHA 10
First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and National Safety Council (NSC)

Responsibilities

Provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams.
Learn to identify and mitigate construction and environmental hazards.
Gain a basic understanding of building and construction safety.
Assist in identifying and assessing EHS risks during different phases of the project.
Maintain important safety documentation, such as incident reports and training records.