Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Intern (Midwest)

B&S Site Development • Columbus, OH

11d • 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-area project sites and B&S offices, the intern rotates through the company’s safety program and gains exposure to active site development and utility construction projects. The program covers excavation and trench safety, utility damage prevention, incident management, fleet safety, project risk assessment, safety systems, leadership engagement, and safety culture. The internship pays $25 per hour and may be extended. Interns receive OSHA 30 Construction training, an assigned OHS mentor, career development, and opportunities to present a capstone project addressing a real company safety challenge to leadership. Interns must follow safety procedures and may not operate company vehicles or construction equipment, enter excavations or trenches, enter the swing radius of operating equipment, sign official safety 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, and parking and chocking requirements, and 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, assist with Lessons Learned communications, and review safety trends and leading indicators.
• Gain exposure to safety policies, procedures, performance metrics, and safety reporting platforms.
• Observe identification of high-risk work during project planning and 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 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 promptly report incidents, hazards, and near misses.
• Travel between project sites as required.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity at $25 per hour.
• OSHA 30 Construction 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, and networking 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) matching up to 6%, fully vested from day one.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Paid pregnancy medical leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance bonuses.
• Training programs and opportunities for career progression.

What This Job Offers

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