Intern - Occupational Health Safety
Intern - Occupational Health Safety
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Overview:
UES is a privately held rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering construction materials testing building code compliance threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3800 professionals across 80 branches in high growth markets in the U.S. UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial residential and education.
Experienced and proven UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients as well as publicprivate partnerships and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers geologists certified inspectors scientists and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence approaching each project with the knowledge that precision professionalism and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.
As UES continues to grow its critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety Teamwork Responsiveness Integrity Value and Excellence.
Summary
We are seeking a motivated Intern Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) will assist the HR and Safety teams in developing implementing and maintaining workplace safety programs. This internship offers handson experience in workplace safety compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate is detailoriented eager to learn and passionate about promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
What Youll Gain
Handson experience in workplace safety and compliance
Exposure to realworld safety policies and risk management strategies
Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
Networking opportunities and career development insights
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and audits
- Support the implementation of OSHA regulations and company safety policies
- Help develop and update safety training materials and procedures
- Participate in incident investigations and risk assessments
- Monitor and maintain safety records and compliance documentation
- Assist in conducting safety meetings and training sessions
- Research and analyze health and safety trends and best practices
- Support the team in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment
- Follows safety procedures
- Other duties may be assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Florida Drivers License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Drivers License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria)
- Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Floridas Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety Safety Management Construction Management or related field
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting
- Ability to observe report and document safety issues in a clear and organized manner
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to conduct field assessments and safety inspections
- Ability to read and write including interpreting documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues supervisors and customers/clients.
- Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop including sending and receiving emails.
- Mathematical skills sufficient to add subtract multiply and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
- Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral and diagram form.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior internship or coursework related to workplace safety HR compliance or risk management
- Familiarity with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and job site safety practices
- Experience with incident reporting conducting safety audits or assisting in safety training sessions
- Knowledge of workers compensation procedures and returntowork programs
- Certification in First Aid/CPR or OSHA 10hour/30hour training is a plus
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to stand walk and move for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting carrying and moving materials or equipment (up to ten pounds).
- Frequent bending kneeling reaching and climbing as needed for inspections or tasks.
- Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
- May require wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats gloves safety glasses and respirators.
- Clear vision and hearing to identify potential hazards and ensure workplace safety.
- Combination of office and fieldwork depending on project needs.
- Exposure to construction sites industrial settings or laboratory environments.
- Potential exposure to dust noise chemicals and varying temperatures.
- May involve working at heights confined spaces or uneven terrain.
- Collaborative team setting with interaction across multiple departments.
- Adherence to strict safety protocols and company policies at all times.
Who We Are:
UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members from our drillers to administrative staff contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Code Compliance EnvironmentalOccupationalHealth & Safety and Building Envelope we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.
Growing in Excellence
As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Groups Hot Firm list in 2021 UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a oneman operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3500 employees were looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.
Why Work at UES
We value the individual contributions of our employees and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.
Check out our website:https://teamues/
#GroundedInExcellence
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a DrugFree Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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