Construction Safety Intern (Summer 2026)
Arco A Family Of Construction Companies
Design‑build general contractor delivering turnkey construction projects nationwide with expert skill and integrity.
Assist safety managers on construction sites, gaining hands‑on safety experience.
9 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Richmond Heights, MO
Field
Company Size
1,480 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Manufacturing
Packaging
Bottling
Processing
Fabricating
Mission Critical
Role
Description
site visits
field experience
- Visit Jobsites and get hands on experience from our expert field personnel on projects in a variety of industries including distribution, office, foodservice, multi-family housing, entertainment and more.
Requirements
travel
communication
ehs degree
driver's license
construction intern
3.0 gpa
- Ability to travel nationwide to visit projects.
- Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic.
- Enrolled in Environmental Health and Safety programs, or other related degree programs.
- Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
- Co-op or Intern construction experience preferred, but not required.
- Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 out of 4.0.
- Hone your safety skills working directly with an experienced Safety Manager on design/build construction projects clients including Fortune 500 companies, award winning commercial real estate developers and small business end users.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage when you intern or co-op with us for at least 3 months
- Competitive hourly compensation with overtime potential
- Housing covered when traveling away from home
- Per diem when traveling away from home
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1992
Year Founded
Established in 1992 as a design-build firm, it has since expanded coast to coast.
4,000+
Total Completed Projects
Over three decades, the company has completed thousands of projects across various sectors.
$6.5B
Annual Revenue
Generated in 2023, reflecting significant financial success.
Top 100
ENR Design-Build Ranking
Consistently ranked among the top design-build firms in the U.S.
- Began as a single‑office design‑build firm and steadily expanded coast to coast.
- Specialising in sectors such as warehouse/distribution and healthcare, ARCO also tackles manufacturing, entertainment and multi‑family ventures.
- Its entrepreneurial, associate‑owned model returns half of the profits to employees and offers sabbaticals and stock ownership.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
21.2% reduction
Emissions Cut
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21.2% in a single year, surpassing the target of 5.5%.
22.6% reduction
Water Usage
Achieved a 22.6% reduction in global water use over the past year.
35% plastic reduction
Packaging Material
Reduced plastic use in packaging by 35% through the use of recycled polythene mailbags.
90% waste recycled
Material Recycling
Recycled approximately 90% of cardboard, plastic, clothing, and building waste in FY24.
- Committed to achieving net zero by 2045, addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across the full value chain.
- Carbon neutral for Scope 1 and 2 UK operations through accredited offset schemes.
- Implemented solar panels, LED lighting, renewable energy tariffs, and fleet changes to improve energy efficiency.
- Further reduced plastic use and carbon emissions by an additional 13% through improved packaging solutions, reducing waste by 17%.
- Sourced 10% of textile sales from 'Better Textiles' in FY24, with a target to increase to 17.5% by 2025.
- Collaborated with RCS/GRS certification, Better Cotton, Lyfcycle, FSC, and WRAP UK Plastics Pact to promote material circularity.
- Established closed-loop systems and take-back schemes for garment recycling and life-extension services.
Inclusion & Diversity
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy, goals or gender‑related statistics available
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