Safety Engineer Intern

Ryan Companies is seeking a Safety Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at our Lubbock, TX site. This full-time internship runs from May to August and is open to university undergraduates. It offers hands-on experience in construction-specific safety at our Mission Critical project sites.

About the role

The Safety Engineer Intern supports the Safety Manager in implementing the Ryan Safety Program and acts as a technical resource for field operations. You will collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents on all health and safety issues at the project level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Management Team in establishing and implementing the Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
• Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
• Ensure the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
• Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
• Provide training to craft workers on safe work procedures.
• Conduct and document site-safety audits/inspections.
• Distribute new and changing safety-related information and provide orientation training when necessary.
• Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities.
• Develop a safety culture and rapport with contractors, supervision, and craftspersons.
• Promote employee participation in safety initiatives.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Monitor project safety and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
• Attend industry safety organization meetings (e.g., OSHA, AGC, ASSP).
• Improve safety education and training skills.
• Communicate with client safety personnel, subcontractor safety personnel, and others.
• Spend 70% to 80% of time at the field site; 20% to 30% in the office.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, or a related field.
• Within 6 months to 2 years of graduating with a four-year degree in a safety-related field.
• Able to work 40 hours per week for a two- to three-month term.
• Position requires verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Pay

The hourly wage is $20–$25/hour, varying based on location, candidate qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid time for volunteer events

Eligibility may vary based on role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations.