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Kiewit · 3 hours ago

Safety Internship - Infrastructure East (Summer 2026)

Omaha, NE

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Kiewit is a leading construction company focused on safety and quality in their projects across North America. As a Safety Intern, you will assist in implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting safe working conditions on construction sites.

Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Occupational HealthSafetyConstruction Safety KnowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWork EthicOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork Ability

Required

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

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

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

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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