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 Energy, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Sherwin-Williams, and Merck among the employers posting roles now.
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Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Co-Op
Legal Entity
Job Description Summary
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Co-Op supports the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility. This role assists with ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, promoting a safe workplace culture, and supporting sustainability initiatives.Job Description:
- Assist with safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Help maintain EHS records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Participate in employee safety training and awareness programs.
- Monitor environmental compliance activities, including waste management and recycling programs.
- Assist with ergonomic evaluations and workplace hazard identification.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to promote safe work practices.
Required Skills and Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Expected graduation December 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
This position provides hands-on experience in EHS operations while contributing to a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible automotive manufacturing workplace.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Co-Op
Legal Entity
Job Description Summary
The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Co-Op supports the implementation and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing facility. This role assists with ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, promoting a safe workplace culture, and supporting sustainability initiatives.Job Description:
- Assist with safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Help maintain EHS records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Participate in employee safety training and awareness programs.
- Monitor environmental compliance activities, including waste management and recycling programs.
- Assist with ergonomic evaluations and workplace hazard identification.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, environmental performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to promote safe work practices.
Required Skills and Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Expected graduation December 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
This position provides hands-on experience in EHS operations while contributing to a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible automotive manufacturing workplace.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Environmental Health And Safety Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Agriculture & Farming
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 94% 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 6% 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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