Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Internship (Northern Virginia)

B&S Site Development • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

B&S Site Development’s Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Internship is a 10-week summer program based at project sites and company offices in Manassas, Virginia, with potential for extension. The internship provides hands-on construction safety experience, field exposure, mentorship, and leadership development. Interns work alongside safety and operations professionals and rotate through areas including excavation safety, utility avoidance, fleet and equipment safety, incident management, safety systems, project planning, risk assessment, and leadership engagement.

The program is designed to develop future occupational health and safety leaders through real-world construction experience and professional development in the systems, controls, and leadership routines used to protect employees and subcontractors. Interns complete a capstone project addressing 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, exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified, and immediately 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

• Current 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, and parking and chocking requirements.
• 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 with preparing Lessons Learned communications.
• Review safety observation and reporting trends and leading indicators; gain exposure to safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Observe how high-risk work activities are 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, presenting findings and recommendations to company leadership.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures, participate in safety meetings and training, use 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 certification and completion card.
• Dedicated OHS mentor.
• Exposure to executive leadership.
• Career coaching and development.
• Participation in safety meetings and crew training.
• Guest speakers and industry leaders.
• Networking opportunities across operations, fleet, safety, and leadership teams.
• 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.
• Parental leave.
• Paid pregnancy medical leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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