Environmental Health And Safety Internships
Environmental health and safety internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in compliance assessments and hazard control, mentorship from working EHS professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Reliance, Atlas Technical Consultants, and Belmark among the employers posting roles now.
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
About the Role
Caterpillar's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside EHS professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.
Interns will have exciting assignments that offer valuable experience and great learning opportunities. Besides their work, interns can connect with professionals across the company to explore different Caterpillar areas beyond their assigned team. Students can enhance their business skills through team and business partner interactions, develop their abilities, give presentations, and build connections with EHS peers and leaders.
What You Will Do
You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.
You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):
Safety and environmental culture initiatives
Development of proactive programs
Delivery of EHS learning to assist our facilities worldwide
Trend analysis of global environmental or safety data in line with our Sustainability Goals
What You Have – Skills and Experiences
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.
Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
Organize and manage projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Internship Program Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an accredited Bachelors or Master’s degree in one of the following degree programs: Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Science or related Environmental Health and Safety discipline at the time of applying. Selected candidates must obtain their degree before they start.
Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.
Top candidates can also have:
Project or Team Leadership experience
Previous internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information:
Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
These positions will be throughout the United States. Locations include, but are not limited to: Central Illinois, Sequin Texas, and Lafayette IN
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:
Comprehensive internship orientation
Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
Product Demonstration
Mentorship Programs
Various social events
Networking with leadership
Business skill building
Career discussion with leaders and experts
Summary Pay Range:
$22.50 - $40.25Intern Hourly Rate:
An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
Intern Benefits:
The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Career Area:
Students and GraduatesJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
About the Role
Caterpillar's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside EHS professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.
Interns will have exciting assignments that offer valuable experience and great learning opportunities. Besides their work, interns can connect with professionals across the company to explore different Caterpillar areas beyond their assigned team. Students can enhance their business skills through team and business partner interactions, develop their abilities, give presentations, and build connections with EHS peers and leaders.
What You Will Do
You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.
You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):
Safety and environmental culture initiatives
Development of proactive programs
Delivery of EHS learning to assist our facilities worldwide
Trend analysis of global environmental or safety data in line with our Sustainability Goals
What You Have – Skills and Experiences
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.
Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
Organize and manage projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Internship Program Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an accredited Bachelors or Master’s degree in one of the following degree programs: Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Science or related Environmental Health and Safety discipline at the time of applying. Selected candidates must obtain their degree before they start.
Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution
Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation.
Top candidates can also have:
Project or Team Leadership experience
Previous internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Information:
Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.
Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
These positions will be throughout the United States. Locations include, but are not limited to: Central Illinois, Sequin Texas, and Lafayette IN
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:
Comprehensive internship orientation
Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities
Product Demonstration
Mentorship Programs
Various social events
Networking with leadership
Business skill building
Career discussion with leaders and experts
Summary Pay Range:
$22.50 - $40.25Intern Hourly Rate:
An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.
Intern Benefits:
The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible:
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Environmental Health And Safety Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Environmental Health And Safety Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer EHS internships
Large employers in manufacturing, energy, and chemical production open summer EHS intern applications as early as September and close them before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so treat the search as year-round rather than a single spring sprint.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
EHS hiring teams expect limited work history from intern candidates. What they can evaluate is documented project work, a completed safety audit, a hazard-identification report, or an environmental compliance exercise. Include the scope, the methods you used, and a copy of the deliverable so recruiters have something concrete to review.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured EHS programs tied directly to your university, and professors with industry connections often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both channels reaches programs that never come through campus recruiting at all.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviewing
EHS intern interviews typically include a scenario-based screen, describe how you would conduct a job hazard analysis, respond to a spill, or identify a regulatory gap. Practice answering out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured EHS internship programs at larger employers
Many large manufacturers, utilities, and government contractors run cohort-based EHS intern programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns through industrial hygiene, compliance, and field safety assignments. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your location and interests and submit applications in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 0% of the environmental health and safety internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Sorting that out upfront keeps your application effort focused.
Environmental Health And Safety Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an environmental health and safety internship?
Lead with coursework and documented projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A portfolio showing a completed safety audit, hazard assessment, or incident-investigation report gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Apply directly to company programs and attend campus career fairs, where EHS recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an environmental health and safety internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for EHS interns is measurable performance on real work, completing audits on time, flagging genuine hazards, and earning trust from the safety team, alongside available headcount. Position yourself by treating every assignment as a sample of full-time work without counting on an offer as the outcome.
When should I apply for environmental health and safety internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, manufacturers, utilities, and government contractors, recruit summer EHS interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the end of October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Treating the search as ongoing rather than seasonal keeps you from missing the early waves.
Are environmental health and safety internships paid?
Most professional environmental health and safety internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, a large chemical manufacturer typically pays more than a small municipal agency. Listings show compensation where the employer chooses to disclose it, so check each posting directly for what the role offers.
What should an environmental health and safety internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Two or three documented EHS projects, a campus safety audit, an environmental compliance exercise, or a hazard-identification walkthrough, with the methods used and a link or attachment showing the deliverable give recruiters something to assess. Add relevant coursework in industrial hygiene, toxicology, or regulatory compliance, and keep the entire document to one page.
Are there remote environmental health and safety internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the environmental health and safety internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote EHS cohorts tend to focus on compliance documentation, data analysis, and policy work rather than field inspections. Those roles fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get environmental health and safety internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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