Safety Intern - Underground District

Requisition :179878

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Underground District

Department:Safety

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

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.

Our mission is to make a difference, so we offer opportunities for you to make one too. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety‑driven construction professionals to get it done safely and right the first time. You bring your big ideas, commitment to safety and quality, and an unwavering work ethic.

In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast‑paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

The Underground District has been constructing underground facilities for over 70 years and is recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry. We have completed more than 100 underground‑related projects totaling more than several billion dollars. Our work includes projects related to transportation, water/wastewater, environmental facilities, power, mining and telecommunications.

We incorporate state‑of‑the‑art technology with proven construction methods to ensure excellence and ongoing success. Kiewit’s decentralized organizational structure allows us to compete both locally and nationally.

Please keep in mind that we are an Underground Construction business, so chances are that a majority of your day will be spent working Underground. Services include TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and Numerous Trenchless Methods.

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.

As a Safety Intern, you will be assigned to one of our many project or office sites for the duration of your internship.

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.

• Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, 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
• Str…