Safety Internship - Infrastructure Central (Summer 2026)

Summary: Kiewit is a construction company focused on safety and project management across North America. They are seeking a Safety Intern to help implement and oversee the Project Safety Program, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting safe working conditions on construction sites. Responsibilities: - As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures - You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures - You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people - You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed - Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training - You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required Required Qualifications: - Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study - Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements - Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel - Strong organizational and time management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skill - Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies - Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done - Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership - The ability to work independently as well as part of a team - Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment - The ability to travel and relocate as required - Regular, reliable attendance - Work productively and meet deadlines timely - Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment - Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies - Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required - May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Required Skills: Occupational Health, Safety, Construction Safety Knowledge Important Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Nice-to-Have Skills: Teamwork Ability Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, Life insurance, Disability, Retirement plans with matching, Generous paid time off