Intern SAFETY Summer 2026 - Charlottesville, VA

The Caton Companies • Troy, VA

100d

About The Position

The Caton Companies is a mid-size and growing family of companies with corporate offices in Charlottesville, Virginia, including Caton Construction Group and Management Services Corporation. With over 400 employees, our projects and worksites range from large heavy bridge and roadway construction projects to 800-unit apartment communities to smaller offices with 2-3 employees. We currently have active work activities across Virginia and North Carolina. We are seeking a summer SAFETY Intern for a 10-12 week internship near Charlottesville, Virginia. Position will start in late May or early June, 2026. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field. Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field
• Completed sophomore level classes and above
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Very task-oriented and self-starter
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinates safety-related activities with direct supervision from a Safety Professional
• Performs workplace safety activities with assistance
• Assists with enforcement of The Caton Companies Environment, Health, and Safety Policy
• Visits and inspects, under supervision, workplaces throughout Virginia and North Carolina
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Internship experience in a growing company
• Opportunity to work under dedicated Safety Professionals
• Exposure to various safety-related activities in the construction industry

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees