2026 Construction Safety Intern (Seattle)

Description

• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).

Requirements

• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry

Benefits

• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance