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Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern at our Fairfield, Ohio location for the Fall 2026 semester. This is a part-time, onsite position requires the ideal candidate to be located in the general area. No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role.
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. With over 135,000 employees thriving in more than 100 countries, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations, ensuring Life Is On everywhere.
As an Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer Intern, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Risk assessment and Job Hazard Analysis
- Development of site-specific safety trainings
- Digitization of EHS documents
- Projects around top 5 hazards
- Lead 5s safety initiatives
- Ergonomic assessments
- Behavior-Based safety
- Environmental sustainability champion
- Site Green team champion
- Other projects as needed / working alongside seasoned professionals
- Valuable hands on knowledge and work experience
- Valuable mentor relationships and the opportunity to grow your connections within a global, inclusive and dynamic organization
- Create a path to your career goals
This position may be a good fit for you if:
- Working towards Science, Engineering or Safety & Environmental degree
- Junior or Senior standing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
-
Have experience with data analytics
- Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English to effectively perform job responsibilities and follow safety instructions.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
#Intern #secareer
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is $23 to $27.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Schneider Electric has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern at our Fairfield, Ohio location for the Fall 2026 semester. This is a part-time, onsite position requires the ideal candidate to be located in the general area. No visa sponsorship or relocation will be provided for this role.
Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. With over 135,000 employees thriving in more than 100 countries, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations, ensuring Life Is On everywhere.
As an Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer Intern, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Risk assessment and Job Hazard Analysis
- Development of site-specific safety trainings
- Digitization of EHS documents
- Projects around top 5 hazards
- Lead 5s safety initiatives
- Ergonomic assessments
- Behavior-Based safety
- Environmental sustainability champion
- Site Green team champion
- Other projects as needed / working alongside seasoned professionals
- Valuable hands on knowledge and work experience
- Valuable mentor relationships and the opportunity to grow your connections within a global, inclusive and dynamic organization
- Create a path to your career goals
This position may be a good fit for you if:
- Working towards Science, Engineering or Safety & Environmental degree
- Junior or Senior standing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite
-
Have experience with data analytics
- Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English to effectively perform job responsibilities and follow safety instructions.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
#Intern #secareer
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is $23 to $27.50 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Tips for Your Safety Intern Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large employers fill summer safety intern cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Set a calendar reminder for early fall and check listings weekly from that point forward.
Build a documented project portfolio now
Without a long work history, your projects are the proof recruiters actually assess. For safety intern candidates, that means completed hazard assessments, incident investigation writeups, inspection checklists, or audit reports tied to real or simulated scenarios. Document the tools you used, the methodology you followed, and the outcome, then make the work easy to share.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which safety employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the safety intern interview format out loud
Safety intern screens typically include behavioral questions on risk identification and scenario-based exercises where you walk through how you'd respond to a workplace hazard or near-miss. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a safety problem as much as your final recommendation.
Target structured rotational programs at larger employers
Many large manufacturers, construction firms, energy companies, and chemical producers run cohort-based safety internship programs that rotate interns across functions like industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, and field auditing. These programs are built to develop people new to the field, recruit well ahead of the summer, and fill fast. Identify the programs that match your interests and apply in the first posting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 87% of the safety intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Settling this question early keeps your applications focused and your response time fast.
Safety Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a safety intern internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For safety intern candidates, a documented portfolio showing hazard assessments, incident analysis writeups, or safety audit exercises gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a safety intern 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 safety intern interns is consistent performance on real work, the team's headcount for the following year, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself for one by delivering quality work, but don't count on it while you're still applying.
When should I apply for safety intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best shot at structured programs before they fill.
Are safety intern internships paid?
Most professional safety intern internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display the range or hourly rate where the employer chooses to disclose it. Filtering by disclosed compensation on any search helps you focus on roles that match your financial needs without guessing.
What should a safety intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three fully documented projects showing the tools you used and where reviewers can see the deliverables, for safety intern candidates, that means linked hazard assessment reports, completed incident investigation exercises, or inspection checklists you built. Add relevant coursework in occupational health, industrial hygiene, or environmental safety, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote safety intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 13% of the safety intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a safety rotational internship program?
Some large employers in manufacturing, construction, energy, and chemicals run structured rotational safety internship programs that cycle interns through multiple site functions, industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and field audits, over one summer or semester. These programs target candidates new to the field and build broad exposure quickly. They recruit early and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of postings.
Can international students get safety intern 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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