NorthTexas) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Careers•Las Colinas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industries is a large, diversified construction company with over 8,000 employee-owners, offering civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through its operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road specializes in heavy highway and transportation projects, including asphalt and concrete services, complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities. The company is seeking an intern for its 2027 Summer Heavy Civil Safety Internship Program. This paid, 12-week full-time internship offers hands-on experience on multi-million-dollar heavy civil construction projects, working alongside seasoned professionals. The program has been recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program. Interns will report to an assigned project in the Dallas/Fort Worth/North Texas area and participate in social and volunteer events.

Requirements

Must be an active junior or senior college student working toward a bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
Targeted graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week; hours will vary depending on project schedule.
Must be able to commute onsite to assigned location.
Valid driver's license.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to think analytically, present ideas professionally, and work in project teams.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs to identify and report potential safety hazards.
Assist with safety inspections, audits, and reviews of active heavy civil construction projects.
Support incident and accident investigations, including collecting information and preparing reports.
Participate in weekly project safety meetings and assist with meeting documentation.
Help develop and deliver safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
Monitor jobsite compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions and control measures.
Support the maintenance of safety records, training documentation, and regulatory reporting.
Collaborate with field personnel, supervisors, and project management to promote a strong safety culture.
Assist with pre-job planning activities to integrate safety into project execution.
Help distribute weekly safety communications and awareness materials to field teams.
Observe and evaluate the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
Support environmental, industrial hygiene, and occupational health initiatives as assigned.
Research safety regulations, industry best practices, and emerging safety trends.
Provide administrative support for project safety programs and special initiatives.
Promote Austin's commitment to ensuring every employee returns home safely each day.
Other miscellaneous duties as defined by the Project Manager or Superintendent.