Job Description
Job Description Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects.
Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.
- Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required.
- Transportation is required.
- Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours/week.
- Housing may be provided in certain situations.
Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
- Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.
Intern Job Description
Reporting Relationship: Interns will report to a EH&S Manager.
Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the environmental health and safety management aspects of the construction project in the field. Your experience will include some or all the following:
- Assist in safety onboarding and safety meeting processes.
- Assist in performing regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions s have been completed.
- Assist in evaluating various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
- Assist in incident investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.
Working Conditions
- Work is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
- Work hours will be determined at the Project or work assignment basis.
- Noise level varies based on location.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
Education Candidates should be in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, engineering technology or construction management, construction technology.
Technical Capabilities You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.
**The Company's pay ranges are dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to role, previous internships with the Company, education experience, and location. The pay range listed is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship. The foregoing information reflects pay range only and does not include other forms of compensation to which employees may be entitled.
This salary range is for Maryland/DC only. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Job Tags
Remote job, Relocation, Outdoor,