Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Job Description

Please note :

Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Location : Charleston, SC, Wilmington, NC, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC

Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in gaining hands-on practical experience in the construction environmental health and safety (EH&S) field. Qualified applicants will assist project teams in managing EH&S programs on construction projects.

Preferred candidates should be pursuing a degree in environmental health and safety management or a closely related field of study.

• Assignments include office and job site; relocation to a remote site may be required.
• Transportation is required.
• Work periods are 10-12 weeks; 40 hours / week.
• Housing may be provided in certain situations.

Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate :

Intern Job Description

Reporting Relationship : Interns will report to a EH&S Manager.

Tasks Assigned : You will be learning the environmental health and safety management aspects of the construction project in the field. Your experience will include some or all the following :

Working Conditions

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.

Proven ability to plan, schedule and coordinate subcontract trades is paramount along with ability to interface well with Owners, Architects, Engineers, including the on-site management team.