Safety Intern Jobs in Texas
Safety Intern jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where the energy sector, construction, and manufacturing industries drive steady demand for entry-level safety talent. Large, established employers such as ExxonMobil, Bechtel, and Fluor regularly bring on safety interns to support field compliance, incident reporting, and hazard assessments on active project sites. Opportunities range from undergraduate co-ops working alongside site safety managers to recent graduates stepping into full-cycle internship rotations in refinery and industrial environments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition ID: 182937
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Safety
Market: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
There is nothing more important than the safety of the men and women building our projects across North America. Our mission of nobody gets hurt is deeply engrained in our culture. Are you interested in a hands-on, real-world learning experience helping fulfill this mission? As a safety intern you’ll learn the skills, programs, regulations and guidelines we live by to ensure our people return home safely each day. This Safety internship will give you the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management while supporting our teams working in the field.
District Overview
Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Dallas TX, we also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures. You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people. You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed. Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training. You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Construction Management, or a related field of study
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skill
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- The ability to travel and relocate as required
#LI-CS2
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182937
Job Level: Internship
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Safety
Market: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary
Position Overview
There is nothing more important than the safety of the men and women building our projects across North America. Our mission of nobody gets hurt is deeply engrained in our culture. Are you interested in a hands-on, real-world learning experience helping fulfill this mission? As a safety intern you’ll learn the skills, programs, regulations and guidelines we live by to ensure our people return home safely each day. This Safety internship will give you the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management while supporting our teams working in the field.
District Overview
Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Dallas TX, we also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures. You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people. You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed. Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training. You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, Construction Management, or a related field of study
- Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements preferred.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skill
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
- Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- The ability to travel and relocate as required
#LI-CS2
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Construction & Real Estate
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety intern jobs across Texas.
- Current enrollment in an occupational health, industrial hygiene, or environmental safety degree program
- Familiarity with OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction or general industry standards
- Ability to conduct field inspections and document hazard findings in written reports
- Experience with incident investigation processes or safety management system software
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory compliance documentation and reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools used for safety tracking and corrective action logs
Safety Intern Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety intern in Texas?
The most direct path is enrolling in an accredited occupational safety, environmental health, or industrial hygiene program at a Texas university such as Texas A&M, the University of Houston, or Texas Tech, then applying for internship rotations in your sophomore or junior year. Texas does not require a state-issued license for intern-level safety roles, but completing OSHA general industry or construction training and pursuing the BCSP's Graduate Safety Practitioner designation strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire safety interns in Texas?
Employers hiring safety interns in Texas right now include Southland Industries, Turner Construction Company, and Kiewit Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of petrochemical facilities, large construction contractors, and utilities means that companies with major project footprints in the Gulf Coast and Dallas-Fort Worth corridors are consistently among the most active for intern hiring.
Which Texas cities have the most safety intern jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio account for the largest share of safety intern openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of refineries, petrochemical plants, and global engineering firms, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from construction, logistics, and corporate headquarters operations, and San Antonio's military installations and manufacturing base keep consistent entry-level safety roles available.
Are there remote safety intern jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety intern work is largely site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 20% of safety intern openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on administrative tasks such as data entry into safety management systems, compliance recordkeeping, or document control.
How can I get hired as a safety intern in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to structured co-op or internship programs that Texas employers run specifically for students without prior workplace safety experience, such as those offered by major refining and petrochemical operators along the Gulf Coast and large construction firms headquartered in Houston and Dallas. Completing your OSHA 10 certification before applying and volunteering with your university's campus safety office or emergency response team gives employers a concrete signal of commitment, even with no paid experience on your record.
Where can I find and apply to safety intern jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to safety intern jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your program year, location, and area of focus, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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