CPT Product Safety Engineer Jobs
Product Safety Engineer roles sit at the intersection of regulatory compliance, risk analysis, and product lifecycle management, making them a strong CPT fit for F-1 students in engineering, systems safety, or industrial engineering programs. Your DSO must confirm the work directly advances your degree coursework before CPT authorization is granted.
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Ryan Companies has exciting opportunities in 2026 to join our team as a Safety Engineer Intern in our Atlanta or Phoenix locations! This position is available as a Summer internship running from May-August. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn construction-specific safety considerations at Ryan Companies Mission Critical project sites. The Safety Engineer Intern assists the Safety Manager in the overall implementation of the Ryan Safety Program and serves as a technical resource for field operations. This position works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents in dealing with all Health and Safety issues on site, at the project level.
Some things you can expect to do:
- Assist Project Management Team in establishing and implementing Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
- Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
- Ensure that the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
- Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
- Provide training to the 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 crafts-persons.
- Promote employee participation.
- Communicate with all levels of personnel.
- Monitor project safety and identify and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
- Attend and be part of the industry safety organization such as OSHA, AGC, ASSP, etc.
- Improve safety education and training skills.
- Communicate with client safety personnel, Subcontractor safety personnel, etc.
- Spend 70% to 80% of time spent at the field site; 20% to 30% of time spent in office.
To be successful in this role, you must be:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, field and occupational safety (Safety Management, etc.).
- Within 6 to 24 months of graduating with a four-year degree, ideally in a construction or safety related field of study.
- Able to work 40 hours a week for a two to three-month term.
Eligibility:
Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
The hourly wage is $20-$25/hour. The hourly rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Candidate Requirements:
- Individual must have a good working understanding of OSHA, related to the construction industry.
- Individual must have 3 to 5 years field experience.
- Individual must have 2 to 3 years safety experience.
- Good working knowledge of workers’ compensation and claims management.
- Must have knowledge in training programs, testing procedures.
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Job Description:
Ryan Companies has exciting opportunities in 2026 to join our team as a Safety Engineer Intern in our Atlanta or Phoenix locations! This position is available as a Summer internship running from May-August. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn construction-specific safety considerations at Ryan Companies Mission Critical project sites. The Safety Engineer Intern assists the Safety Manager in the overall implementation of the Ryan Safety Program and serves as a technical resource for field operations. This position works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents in dealing with all Health and Safety issues on site, at the project level.
Some things you can expect to do:
- Assist Project Management Team in establishing and implementing Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
- Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
- Ensure that the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
- Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
- Provide training to the 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 crafts-persons.
- Promote employee participation.
- Communicate with all levels of personnel.
- Monitor project safety and identify and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
- Attend and be part of the industry safety organization such as OSHA, AGC, ASSP, etc.
- Improve safety education and training skills.
- Communicate with client safety personnel, Subcontractor safety personnel, etc.
- Spend 70% to 80% of time spent at the field site; 20% to 30% of time spent in office.
To be successful in this role, you must be:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, field and occupational safety (Safety Management, etc.).
- Within 6 to 24 months of graduating with a four-year degree, ideally in a construction or safety related field of study.
- Able to work 40 hours a week for a two to three-month term.
Eligibility:
Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
The hourly wage is $20-$25/hour. The hourly rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Candidate Requirements:
- Individual must have a good working understanding of OSHA, related to the construction industry.
- Individual must have 3 to 5 years field experience.
- Individual must have 2 to 3 years safety experience.
- Good working knowledge of workers’ compensation and claims management.
- Must have knowledge in training programs, testing procedures.
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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Get Access To All JobsProduct Safety Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Safety Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your engineering or systems safety program includes coursework in risk analysis, regulatory compliance, or product lifecycle management. Your DSO evaluates whether the specific duties in the offer letter directly advance your academic curriculum. Roles focused on hazard identification, failure mode analysis, or standards compliance like ISO or IEC frameworks typically meet this bar.
Can I do CPT at a company that uses third-party safety consultants rather than an in-house team?
CPT is tied to your employing entity, not the end client. If the company placing you is the one signing your offer letter and I-9, your authorization is with them. Situations where you'd be embedded at a separate facility under a consulting arrangement need careful DSO review, since the work location and supervisor relationship affect compliance.
How do I find Product Safety Engineer employers who are familiar with CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate shows which employers have filed for F-1 work-authorized roles in engineering and compliance, so you're not starting from scratch with employers who've never navigated CPT. Medical device, aerospace, and automotive manufacturers tend to have established processes because they hire from engineering graduate programs regularly.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the project I was hired for gets cancelled?
CPT authorization is tied to a specific employer and role, not a project. If your core duties remain safety engineering work with the same employer, a project cancellation alone doesn't void your authorization. If your role changes substantially or your employment ends, you need to report the change to your DSO immediately, since working outside your authorized CPT terms affects your F-1 status.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility for Product Safety Engineer roles later?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which matters if you're planning to continue in safety engineering roles after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined by USCIS as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that limit. Structure your CPT terms carefully with your DSO if post-graduation OPT is part of your plan.