Safety Intern-Summer 2027

Harder Mechanical Contractors•Boise, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Harder Mechanical Contractors is hiring a Summer Safety Intern for 2027 to support its construction safety team on an Advanced Technology project in Boise, Idaho. The intern will work alongside safety professionals and field employees to learn to identify jobsite hazards, support safe work planning, and promote a strong safety culture. Mentorship and hands-on training will provide practical experience and an opportunity to explore future careers in construction safety. This is a paid, full-time summer internship with the possibility of overtime as needed. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 hours per day, beginning at 6:00 a.m. Applicants should submit a cover letter with their resume. Applications will be reviewed at the end of November 2026 and in March 2027. The employer may require drug screening and background checks, and the offer may be contingent on passing them.

Requirements

Willingness to learn and take initiative in a hands-on construction environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to build positive working relationships with project teams and craft employees.
Comfort working in an active construction environment and following established safety procedures.
Must be able to meet the essential functions and physical requirements, with or without accommodation; details are referenced in the Safety Tech Physical Requirements & Work Environment.
Demonstrated interest in construction safety and workplace hazard prevention.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
Previous construction or safety experience.
OSHA 10, OSHA 30, First Aid, CPR, or AED certifications.

Responsibilities

Participate in jobsite walks and inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
Assist with inspections of tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
Learn about construction safety requirements, including fall protection, confined spaces, hazardous energy control, and PPE.
Work alongside safety professionals to support incident prevention efforts and safe work practices.
Assist with reviewing Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) documents and pre-task safety plans.
Support safety orientations, toolbox talks, and jobsite training.
Collaborate with field supervisors and craft employees to understand safe work planning.
Gain exposure to OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
Help maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records.
Assist with tracking safety observations and corrective actions.
Observe incident investigations and learn how contributing factors are identified.
Support the safety team with additional tasks and projects as needed.