Safety Engineering Intern

Southwire is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers, and its College Programs provide students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher with project-based, real-world experience that builds on their classroom learning. Interns and co-ops receive a project at the beginning of the summer and present it at the program's project expo at the end.

Location: North Campus · Shift: May 17th – Aug 6th · Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00

About the Role

The Safety Engineering Intern will support the Health and Safety team by assisting with programs and initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This position plays a key role in supporting workplace safety initiatives by analyzing trends, conducting compliance audits, and developing actionable improvement plans. The internship offers hands-on experience in safety culture development, risk assessment, and engineering controls, with an emphasis on influencing safe behaviors, improving safety standards, and collaborating across departments to drive change. The ideal candidate is observant, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to promoting health and safety standards.

Intern assignments are generally 10–12 weeks and co-op assignments are generally 16–18 weeks, and will include an assigned project and opportunities to present your work. You will also collaborate on other exciting projects and work with talented peers and inspirational leaders, many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves. You will be provided a robust developmental experience through an immersive onboarding and offboarding experience, an assigned mentor, networking opportunities, organized events, activities, and community service/volunteer initiatives. You will have the opportunity to impact the future of the organization, all the while being exposed to a world-class program community. Rising senior interns and co-ops are considered for full-time employment opportunities. Note: All new interns and co-ops must begin in the summer rotation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and propose engineering controls such as machine guarding and fall protection enhancements.
• Conduct self-assessments and compliance audits aligned with OSHA standards.
• Learn and apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate workplace hazards.
• Support development and delivery of safety training materials and programs.
• Participate in Kaizen events and hazard identification activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report safety data and incident trends.
• Help maintain safety documentation and compliance records.
• Research and recommend best practices to enhance workplace safety culture.
• Collaborate with team members on safety improvement projects and initiatives.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or Industrial Engineering.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or other relevant tools.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Flexible Work Schedules