Environmental Health Safety Engineer Internships
Environmental health safety engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in workplace hazard assessment and regulatory compliance, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Tesla, and Novelis among the employers posting roles now.
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Position Summary:
ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
The primary role of the EHS intern is to support EHS compliance activities related to the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in Bedford, MA and Quality Control Labs located in Woburn, MA. This includes supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, facilities, engineering, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This role will support site inspections, data management, metric reporting, and continuous improvement projects. In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity to learn about gene therapy manufacturing and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment and Quality Control laboratories.
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, deliver and support EHS department communications (safety alerts, events, training).
- Assist with EHS Insight data management including incident investigations, hazard reporting, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance tasks.
- Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).
- Assist with contractor management oversight, including developing Job Hazard Analysis and safe work permits.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Facilities, Quality Control) regarding inspection findings and corrective action planning.
- Support a fast-paced work environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in technical discipline: Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar field.
- This role will work 40hrs/week June 14–August 27, 2027.
- 0-1 year experience in the EHS field, prior internship is desired.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- The pay range for this position is $25 - $30/hour.
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- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
- Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Position Summary:
ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilities
The primary role of the EHS intern is to support EHS compliance activities related to the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in Bedford, MA and Quality Control Labs located in Woburn, MA. This includes supporting EHS functions within manufacturing, facilities, engineering, warehouse, laboratories, and office spaces. This role will support site inspections, data management, metric reporting, and continuous improvement projects. In addition, this assignment will offer the opportunity to learn about gene therapy manufacturing and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing process systems in a GMP environment and Quality Control laboratories.
Work Model:
Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site and thus will be subject to certain on-site safety protocols during the pandemic.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, deliver and support EHS department communications (safety alerts, events, training).
- Assist with EHS Insight data management including incident investigations, hazard reporting, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance tasks.
- Assist in coordination and execution of Emergency Response activities (evacuation, medical, spill response, business continuity).
- Assist with contractor management oversight, including developing Job Hazard Analysis and safe work permits.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Facilities, Quality Control) regarding inspection findings and corrective action planning.
- Support a fast-paced work environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.
Requirements:
- BS/BA in technical discipline: Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar field.
- This role will work 40hrs/week June 14–August 27, 2027.
- 0-1 year experience in the EHS field, prior internship is desired.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Creative problem-solving capabilities.
- The pay range for this position is $25 - $30/hour.
#LI-AJ1 #LI-Onsite
- Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
- Volunteer days
- Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
- Employee wellbeing benefits
- Fitness reimbursement
- Tuition sponsoring
- Professional development plans
- Benefits vary by region and country
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com.
Environmental Health Safety Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Environmental Health Safety Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large employers in manufacturing, chemicals, and utilities recruit summer environmental health safety engineer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to when the role begins, so check listings in both windows rather than waiting until spring.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for environmental health safety engineer interns weigh documented work over work history. Put together two or three completed projects, such as a written hazard assessment, a job safety analysis, or an environmental compliance checklist, and be ready to walk through your methodology in an interview.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured environmental health safety engineer programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Faculty in environmental engineering or occupational health programs frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller employers running their own cohorts widens the pool you reach.
Practice the technical screen out loud
Environmental health safety engineer intern interviews typically include a scenario-based technical screen, such as walking through how you would identify and control a chemical exposure hazard or respond to a recordable incident. Practice your answers aloud, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured EHS rotational programs early
Larger employers in energy, aerospace, and heavy industry run rotational environmental health safety engineer internship programs designed to train candidates new to the field, rotating interns across industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and safety operations. These programs recruit in the first recruiting wave of the fall and fill quickly, so identify the ones that fit your interests and apply as soon as they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 95% of the environmental health safety engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so your time goes toward roles you can actually accept.
Environmental Health Safety Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an environmental health safety engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this level. The concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented project portfolio showing hazard identification, incident investigation write-ups, or safety audit reports. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where environmental health safety engineer recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an environmental health safety engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real safety projects, available headcount on the team at the end of the term, and knowing when the employer makes return-offer decisions so you can have that conversation proactively. Position for it without counting on it.
When should I apply for environmental health safety engineer internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers in manufacturing, energy, and chemicals recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts by November or December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves.
Are environmental health safety engineer internships paid?
Most professional environmental health safety engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare opportunities directly as you search.
What should an environmental health safety engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For environmental health safety engineer candidates, the strongest proof is a safety audit report, a documented risk assessment, or a written incident investigation you can walk through in an interview. Add relevant coursework in industrial hygiene, OSHA standards, or environmental regulations, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote environmental health safety engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 5% of the environmental health safety engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to find them before they close.
Can international students get environmental health safety engineer 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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