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The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2026. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related STEM field
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
Additional Information:
The internship is expected to be a 10–12 week period from May 2027 until the end of July 2026. Housing is not provided, but reasonable rentals may be available through local university student housing offices. The selected candidate will be responsible for their own transportation.
A 40-hour work week is set and scheduled by the individual departments. SRMC utilizes various work schedules including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), etc. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Interns will be paid a competitive hourly rate; no summer interns will be assigned to shift work; overtime is not available; Interns will be paid for site holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th) as applicable.
Assignments will be located in SRMC facilities in Aiken, SC. Public transportation is not available, and interns will be required to arrange their own transportation. A valid Driver’s License, Registration and proof of automobile insurance is required for driving on the Savannah River Site.
Resumes will be reviewed by the selection panel in January 2027. All selected applicants will be contacted by February or March 2027.
If you are selected to participate in the SRMC internship program, additional information will be requested such as: SRMC employment application, references and official transcripts. You will be assigned to SRS General Employee Training and Drug and Alcohol test appointments before badging and commencement of assignment.
- Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at:
- An accredited four-year university, and currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related STEM field
- Must have completed their Sophomore year
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- High Deductible Health Insurance
- 2 paid holidays during the summer months
- Paid Sick Leave
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Who's Hiring
- Turner Construction Company32
- TikTok11
- Southland Industries10
- McCarthy Building7
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company7
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing10
- Automotive5
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Technology & Software3
- Food & Beverage2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety intern jobs.
- Currently enrolled in an occupational health, safety, environmental science, or engineering degree program
- Familiarity with OSHA standards including General Industry 29 CFR 1910 or Construction 29 CFR 1926
- OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour General Industry or Construction certification preferred
- Experience completing job hazard analyses, safety audits, or incident investigation reports
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word and Excel for documentation and data tracking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for conducting safety observations and toolbox talks
Tips for Your Safety Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to EHS language
Hiring managers for safety intern roles scan for terms like hazard identification, OSHA 10 or 30, incident reporting, and job hazard analysis. Pull exact phrases from each posting and mirror them in your bullet points so your resume clears automated screening.
List lab and field safety experience separately
Safety intern postings distinguish between lab safety, construction site work, and industrial floor environments. Group relevant coursework or projects by setting so recruiters can instantly match your background to the environment they're hiring for.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists safety intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target industries with mandated safety programs
Companies in petrochemical, utilities, and heavy manufacturing are required by regulation to maintain active safety programs, which means they hire interns more consistently than general-industry employers. Focus your search on those sectors for higher volume and clearer on-the-job learning.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers routinely ask how you'd respond to a near-miss, conduct a toolbox talk, or complete a job safety analysis. Practice walking through a real or simulated scenario step by step rather than describing safety concepts in the abstract.
Follow up with a field-specific thank-you note
After your interview, reference a specific safety challenge the team mentioned, such as a recent audit finding or an ongoing compliance project. That detail signals genuine interest in their operation and separates your note from a generic follow-up.
Safety Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most safety interns?
The most active employers for safety interns right now are Turner Construction Company, TikTok, and Southland Industries, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with mandated safety programs such as energy, construction, and manufacturing tend to post the highest volume of intern roles.
How many safety intern jobs are remote?
About 25% of safety intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most intern categories because the role involves on-site observations and physical hazard assessments. Administrative and data-oriented responsibilities such as updating safety management systems or drafting compliance reports are the sub-areas most likely to be performed remotely.
How do you become a safety intern?
Enroll in a degree program related to occupational health and safety, environmental science, or engineering, as most employers require active enrollment. Complete your OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification early since many postings list it as preferred. Build hands-on experience through campus lab safety committees, volunteer emergency response teams, or relevant coursework projects, then apply directly to openings that match your industry interest and schedule.
Can you get a safety intern job with little or no experience?
Yes, many safety intern roles are designed for students with no prior professional experience in the field. Employers hiring entry-level interns typically look for coursework in hazard recognition, incident investigation, or industrial hygiene rather than work history. Volunteering with your campus environmental health and safety office or completing a construction OSHA card before applying makes your application competitive even without formal job experience.
What does the safety intern interview process look like?
Most safety intern interviews involve an initial screen with a recruiter followed by a technical conversation with an environmental health and safety manager or site supervisor. You'll typically be asked to walk through how you would conduct a workplace inspection, respond to a near-miss incident, or communicate a safety finding to workers. Some employers include a brief written exercise such as completing a job hazard analysis template or reviewing a mock incident report.
Where can I find and apply to safety intern jobs?
You can find and apply to safety intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your field of study, preferred industry, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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