Corporate Safety Intern

Simply Put, A Great Place to WorkBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!Safety InternWe are looking for a current student who is pursuing a degree in Safety to join our Corporate Safety team as an Intern for the summer of 2025. This internship will allow for hands-on experience working on Safety projects and incidents for an engineering firm.This role will gain exposure to a wide variety of safety programs and will assist with coordinating safety duties in areas such as helping develop new safety programs, going on project site safety visits, completing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), working with our safety committee, and developing safety initiatives.This opportunity will expose you to our industry and give you direct involvement in shaping the safety culture of our employees. Join us for an exciting summer of meaningful growth and learning opportunities!LocationThis position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Kansas City, MO location the majority of the time, with some days being spent at our Kansas City, KS location.The Impact You Will HaveAssist in maintaining safety records, including Pre-Project Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, safety inspections, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Incident Investigations and Safety Dashboard Metrics.Assist in coordinating safety duties in areas such as safety committees, new safety programs, and safety initiatives.Assist in creating and developing safety programs for OSHA compliance and with Benesch's Health & Safety Manual.Assist with maintaining compliance with prequalification requirements of various subcontractor management platforms (ISNetworld, Avetta, independent clients).Assist in promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and client/contractual requirements.What You Will NeedActively enrolled in a safety-related degree programAbility to work 40 hours a week at the designated locationsProficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPointStrong interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.Professional DevelopmentOpportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive LeadersTuition reimbursement for job-related coursesOngoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessionsPersonalized training and career development plans with your managerFunding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certificationsSupport for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagementRetirement BenefitsAccess to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no chargePotential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)Work/Life BalanceFlexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your careerImmediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life eventsTen days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placementEmployee EngagementOpportunities to contribute beyond regular job dutiesWork-Life Team: Implements programs to boost productivity and work-life balanceRewards & Recognition Team: Cultivates a culture of appreciationCorporate Social Responsibility Team: Manages matching gift programs, community service, student scholarships, and moreEquity, Diversity & Inclusion Team: Promotes positive change and supports a diverse workforce.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.Benesch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com.Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file.

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