Intern SAFETY Summer 2027 - Charlottesville, VA

About the role

The Caton Companies is a mid-size and growing family of companies with corporate offices in Charlottesville, Virginia, including Caton Construction Group and Management Services Corporation. With over 400 employees, our projects and worksites range from large heavy bridge and roadway construction projects to 800-unit apartment communities to smaller offices with 2-3 employees. We currently have active work activities across Virginia and North Carolina. We are seeking a summer SAFETY Intern for a 10-12 week internship near Charlottesville, Virginia. Position will start in late May or early June, 2027. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field. Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above. Intern housing is available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to a staff of dedicated Safety Professionals under the supervision of the Corporate Safety Director.
• Coordinates safety-related activities with direct supervision from a Safety Professional.
• Performs workplace safety activities with assistance.
• Assists with enforcement of The Caton Companies Environment, Health, and Safety Policy.
• Visits and inspects, under supervision, workplaces throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field.
• Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above.
• Must provide their own housing.
• Must have their own reliable personal transportation.

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail
• Very task-oriented and self starter
• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Intern housing is available for this role.

Schedule

The internship lasts 10-12 weeks, with a start date in late May or early June, 2027.