Summer Internship 2024 - Occupational Health & Safety Engineer

Summer 2024 Internship - Occupational Health & Safety Engineer

Coakley and Williams Construction have been building the DMV for more than 60 years. Our experience includes life science facilities, multifamily, education, & hospitality projects, distribution centers, industrial facilities, major municipal buildings, and corporate interiors. We operate with the Build Mindset that every action we take contributes to building something, and what we’re building goes beyond structures and spaces. We build trust, partnerships, careers & so much more – through every one of our interactions.

Summary

The Occupational Health & Safety Engineer Intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in all aspects of OH&S management that are typically encountered in the construction workplace. 

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support to safety managers in the areas of hazard identification and controls, creating and delivering site safety orientations, coaching and mentoring, reviewing safety-related documentation and providing feedback, performing field inspections, and creating reports
• Develop an overall understanding of the various managerial processes, administrative requirements, and safety-related administration at both the construction site and the corporate headquarters.
• Assist safety manager with document control, submittals, meeting minutes inspection reports, observations, and incident investigations using the company project management software.
• Active involvement in day-to-day communication with Project Teams, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, Inspectors, and Owners.
• Research and gather statistics and related data for periodic and special one-time reports.
• Gain an understanding of advanced technology and software to complete projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience, and Special Skills Required

• Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing degrees in Occupational Health, Safety, & Environment, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. 
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and uphold high-quality standards. 
• Strong demonstration of exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times consistent with company standards.
• Demonstrate reliability and abide by the company attendance policy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook 

Job Demands

Individuals should be able to reach above and below, stoop and bend, sit, walk and stand. Individuals should also be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 50lbs. May be exposed to heavy machinery/equipment, hazardous chemicals, and extreme weather conditions. Minimum of 40 hours per week required.  Works hours will vary depending on project specifications and may involve overtime, weekends, and night work.  

Additional Note              

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, and working conditions associated with the job.  The successful candidate will seek additional duties to master.

All qualified applicants to Coakley & Williams Construction are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic. 

All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America, the Company does not sponsor employees for visas.