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

B&S Site Development • Manassas, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

B&S Site Development’s Occupational Health & Safety Internship is a 10-week summer program based at Manassas, Virginia project sites and company offices, with potential for extension. The internship develops future construction safety professionals through hands-on field exposure, mentorship, and leadership development. Interns work alongside safety and operations professionals and rotate through safety program areas including excavation safety, utility avoidance, fleet safety, incident management, safety systems, project planning, and leadership engagement. The position pays $25 per hour and reports to the OHS Manager or assigned OHS Mentor.

Interns observe field operations and safety practices, participate in safety meetings and inspections, support documentation and follow-up, and learn incident reporting, risk assessment, equipment safety, utility damage prevention, and subcontractor onboarding processes. They complete a capstone project addressing a B&S safety challenge or improvement opportunity and present their findings and recommendations to company leadership. The program includes OSHA 30 Construction training, mentorship, career coaching, leadership exposure, and networking opportunities.

Interns must follow company safety policies, participate in 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

• 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.
• Gain exposure to fleet safety programs and 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 trends and leading indicators from safety observations and reporting platforms; gain exposure to safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Observe how high-risk work activities are identified during project planning; participate in discussions about Safe Start planning and subcontractor onboarding.
• Learn how risk assessments and hazard evaluations support project execution.
• Complete and present a capstone project addressing a B&S safety challenge or improvement opportunity, including findings and recommendations 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

• 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.
• Paid internship opportunity at $25/hour.
• 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.
• Retirement plans.
• 401(k) plan with matching up to 6%, fully vested on day one.
• Performance bonuses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Parental Leave.
• Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Training programs and opportunities for career progression.

What This Job Offers

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