EHS Intern

EHS Intern 

Job Description

The EHS Intern is an entry level role designed for individuals performing an internship as part of their college or university program, offering an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the construction industry. The intern will work under the supervision of an EHS Coordinator, Senior EHS Coordinator, Assistant EHS Manager, EHS Manager, or Senior EHS Manager. They will provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams while learning to identify and mitigate construction and environmental hazards. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to be an excellent role model for both Skanska and subcontractor personnel.

The EHS Intern will support the project team by gaining a basic understanding of building and construction safety. They will assist in identifying and assessing EHS risks during different phases of the project and maintain important safety documentation, such as incident reports and training records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Role: Works on smaller, less complex tasks with close supervision, contributing to the department's overall success.
• Problem Solving: Makes small adjustments to processes to solve minor problems, using ongoing studies knowledge or standard procedures.
• Communication: Collaborates with team members to exchange information and ensure mutual understanding.
• Development: Focuses on learning and growing in the role while receiving guidance from experienced EHS professionals. 
• Assist in identifying safety hazards on project(s) and recommend controls.
• Help maintain safety records and documentation.
• Develop public speaking and interpersonal skills through team interactions, toolbox talks, and EHS briefings.
• Learn time management by balancing fieldwork, office work, and reporting tasks.
• Spend time in the field to understand EHS protocols and project dynamics.
• Periodically travel to other projects and attend in-person meetings as required.

Education and Association:

• Undergraduate candidate in Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field relevant to construction.
• OSHA 10
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training
• Member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and National Safety Council (NSC)

Job Summary

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

EHS Intern Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field
• No prior experience required.
• Willingness to learn and grow, and commitment to contributing to our culture.
• Eagerness to work in the field, learn project dynamics and safety protocols, and collaborate with diverse teams including trade partners.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills in public settings.
• Time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status) 

Our Investment in you:

We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.

At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.

Career Path Matrix - The Career Path Matrix is a tool for planning your career at Skanska. It brings both the functional/technical skills and leadership skills of your job together in a simple matrix.

We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth

Compensation and financial wellbeing – Competitive intern hourly rate, and living allowance.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Training opportunities.

Come work with us and join a winning team!