Safety Engineer Internship

Performance Contracting Group • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Contracting is seeking motivated college students with a strong work ethic to join our Safety Internship program. This internship opportunity is designed to equip interns with the essential tools and resources needed to gain comprehensive insight into construction safety operations. Through close mentorship and engaging, hands-on activities, this summer program provides interns with real-world experience and a solid foundation in safety practices in the specialty construction industry. Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will guide them through the Performance Contracting Safety Intern checklist, a structured framework offering interns exposure to various functions within PCI’s safety operations. As checklist tasks are completed, interns will submit Weekly Project Recaps that provide detailed descriptions of completed activities, the individuals they collaborated with, and key takeaways from each learning opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Construction Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a comparable field of study
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate for the assignment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn new skills by engaging in technical job functions and applying new skills as they are taught
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Nice To Haves

• Junior/senior level students only

Responsibilities

• Learn the administration of the corporate safety program to minimize jobsite accidents
• Participate and assist in safety meetings
• Run safety-specific reports
• Cross-train with departments with safety responsibilities
• Attend OSHA training
• Participate in Quality Assessment Reviews
• Work directly with branches to understand their operations
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation and correspondence
• Understand specialized equipment and software utilization
• Complete an internship project

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid holidays
• $2,000 scholarship
• Medical and prescription drug insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Relocation reimbursement
• Corporate housing option

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree