Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Intern (Midwest)

B&S Site Development • Columbus, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

B&S Site Development’s 10-week summer Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Internship is designed to develop future construction safety professionals through hands-on experience, field exposure, mentorship, and leadership development. Based at Columbus, Ohio project sites and B&S offices, the intern rotates through the company’s safety program and gains practical exposure to active site development and utility construction projects. The internship pays $25 per hour and may be extended.

Interns learn about field safety operations, excavation and trench safety, utility damage prevention, incident investigation and reporting, fleet and equipment safety, safety management systems, project planning and risk assessment, and leadership engagement and safety culture. The program includes OSHA 30 Construction training, a dedicated OHS mentor, career coaching, exposure to executive leadership, and participation in safety meetings and crew training. Interns complete a capstone project on a B&S safety challenge or improvement opportunity and present their findings and recommendations to company leadership.

Interns are expected to follow company safety policies, participate in safety meetings and training, use Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified, and promptly report incidents, hazards, and near misses. Interns may not operate company vehicles or construction equipment, enter excavations or trenches, enter the swing radius of operating equipment, sign official safety documentation or inspection records, or release construction work activities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance.
• Interest in construction safety and field leadership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel between project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction, labor, or industrial experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend and observe daily Morning Huddles and Pre-Start Safety Meetings.
• Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Daily Job Briefs with field teams.
• Participate in safety observations, inspections, and Leadership Walks.
• Support OHS personnel with safety documentation and follow-up activities.
• Observe crew engagement and safety leadership practices in the field.
• Learn equipment inspection procedures and documentation requirements; observe spotter practices and equipment movement planning.
• Participate in discussions about equipment blind spots, safe approach procedures, parking and chocking requirements, and fleet safety controls.
• Follow utility locating processes from ticket creation through field verification and observe utility damage prevention practices.
• Learn excavation safety principles and competent person responsibilities; observe trench protective systems and excavation inspections from outside the excavation.
• Learn incident and near-miss reporting procedures and assist in preparing Lessons Learned communications.
• Review safety observation and reporting trends, leading indicators, policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Observe how high-risk work is identified during project planning and participate in discussions about Safe Start planning and subcontractor onboarding.
• Complete and present a capstone project addressing a B&S safety challenge or improvement opportunity to company leadership.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures, participate in safety meetings and training, exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified, and immediately report incidents, hazards, and near misses.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $25 per hour.
• OSHA 30 Construction completion card.
• Real-world field experience in civil construction and site development.
• Company social events and networking opportunities.
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
• Consideration for future employment opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching up to 6%, fully vested on day one.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Paid pregnancy medical leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance bonuses.
• Career training and development opportunities.
• Dedicated OHS mentor and career coaching.
• Exposure to executive leadership and guest speakers.
• Networking opportunities across operations, fleet, safety, and leadership teams.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed