Internship - Occupational Safety Team

RETTEW•Mechanicsburg, PA

2d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Introduction: RETTEW is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to join our Safety Team for the Summer 2026 term. This internship offers hands-on field and office experience, professional mentorship, and the chance to contribute to meaningful safety projects that protect our people, our clients, and our communities. About RETTEW: At RETTEW, we bring our clients’ goals to life through engineering, environmental, and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we empower our people to think like owners, act with integrity, and deliver excellence. Our teams work across industries including transportation, energy, land development, and municipal infrastructure, always focused on technical quality and strong relationships. Position Summary / What You’ll Do: As a Safety Intern, you will support RETTEW’s Safety Team with program development, training, audits, and field assignments. You will work alongside experienced safety professionals to gain exposure to industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, construction safety oversight, and client-specific safety initiatives. This role will help you build skills and knowledge for a future career in safety or environmental health.

Requirements

Current enrollment in Safety Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
Strong academic standing
Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn safety-related software/tools
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work in both field and office environments

Nice To Haves

Previous safety internship or relevant project experience
Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, or other safety regulations and standards
Experience with safety audits, sampling equipment, or safety training

Responsibilities

Assist with site safety audits for construction, industrial, and energy projects
Support hazard assessments (PPE/respiratory protection, confined space, silica, etc.)
Conduct or assist with industrial hygiene sampling (air quality, noise,)
Help review and revise internal safety programs and procedures
Assist with developing safety communications (Safety Alerts, Safety Minutes, training materials)
Support training efforts: co-instruct or observe client and employee training sessions (e.g., excavation, HAZWOPER, rigging, CPR/AED, PPE)
Participate in program reviews, performance data analysis, and KPI development for varying clients
Contribute to project documentation, reporting, and safety equipment calibration/testing
Collaborate with safety staff, engineers, and project managers on active projects