EHS Intern - Skanska USA
Blacksburg, VA 24061
About the Job
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The EHS Intern will support the project team by gaining a basic understanding of building and construction safety. They will assist in identifying and assessing EHS risks during different phases of the project and maintain important safety documentation, such as incident reports and training records. The intern will work under the supervision of an EHS Coordinator, Senior EHS Coordinator, Assistant EHS Manager, EHS Manager, or Senior EHS Manager. They will provide safety support and technical assistance to project teams while learning to identify and mitigate construction and environmental hazards. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to be an excellent role model for both Skanska and subcontractor personnel. You should also have willingness to learn and grow, a commitment to contributing to our culture, eagerness to work in the field, learn project dynamics and safety protocols, and collaborate with diverse teams including trade partners.
EHS Intern Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Working towards a bachelor's in Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent through experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current Skanska employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Skanska does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)
Salary Range - Hourly Pay Ranges: $20/hr to $23/hr
Our Investment in our fulltime, permenant team members:
- We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
- As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
- At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
- Career Path Matrix - The Career Path Matrix is a tool for planning your career at Skanska. It brings both the functional/technical skills and leadership skills of your job together in a simple matrix.
- We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
- Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
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