Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern - 2027
About The Position
Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft. We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support our Test Operations, R&D/Manufacturing, and Compliance teams. This internship offers hands-on experience in workplace safety programs, inspections, risk assessments, compliance documentation, training assistance, and incident tracking. You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, operators, and safety professionals to identify hazards, improve processes, and develop solutions that enhance both employee safety and operational effectiveness. The internship is available for Spring (16 weeks, January-April), Summer (12 weeks, May-August), and Fall (16 weeks, September-December) sessions.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree or program in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science/Health, Health Sciences, Public Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Safety, Safety Management, or a related field.
- Interest in workplace safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, manufacturing, or test operations.
- Basic knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, or safety/compliance principles.
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in hands-on test, manufacturing, laboratory, and industrial environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across technical teams.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA certification, coursework, or safety-focused training.
- Experience or coursework in environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, construction safety, or workplace safety.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations, JSAs, incident investigations, or corrective action processes.
- Experience in a manufacturing, construction, laboratory, aerospace, or industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Support safety and compliance activities across test, lab, manufacturing, and engineering environments.
- Assist with safety inspections, risk assessments, JSAs, and safety reviews.
- Identify hazards and support corrective and preventative actions.
- Maintain EHS documentation, permits, records, and compliance materials.
- Support safety training, communications, and employee awareness efforts.
- Assist with incident, near-miss, and corrective action tracking.
- Track safety metrics, observations, and follow-up actions.
- Partner with Test Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Compliance teams on safety initiatives.
- Support contractor safety, Hot Work Permits, and emergency preparedness activities.
- Research applicable safety regulations and identify process improvements.
Benefits
- 5 days of sick leave
- Unpaid time off
- Weekly paid office lunches
- Fully stocked breakrooms
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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