Construction Safety Internship Summer 2027

About the role

Hoar is recruiting qualified applicants for our Internship Program who are studying Occupational Safety and Health or related fields. This position will gain exposure to all areas of construction and training, mitigating risk, protecting against losses and injury, and implementation of the company Health & Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and assist the project team with meeting company safety goals.
• Assist in the implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards.
• Perform and document jobsite safety inspections with special emphasis on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors, to prevent incidents and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Assist the project team in reviewing Job Hazard Analysis and safety submittals.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and support the project team by effectively identifying hazards associated with various scopes of work.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of safety meetings to ensure company safety requirements are effectively communicated.
• Assist in managing Hoar’s Pre-Task Safety Analysis process for the project.
• Participate and assist in the incident investigation process.
• Ensure project safety documentation is maintained and filed in compliance with the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
• Assist the project team in developing and conducting jobsite safety orientations.
• Interact effectively with management, field personnel, work independently, and/or as part of a team.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field
• Must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Completed college freshman year
• Desire to pursue a career in the construction industry upon graduation
• Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch,