Safety Engineer Intern

Safety Engineer Intern – Atlanta or Phoenix

Ryan Companies has exciting opportunities in 2026 to join our team as a Safety Engineer Intern in our Atlanta or Phoenix locations. This position is available as a Summer internship running from May–August. This is an outstanding opportunity to learn construction‑specific safety considerations at Ryan Companies Mission Critical project sites. The Safety Engineer Intern assists the Safety Manager in the overall implementation of the Ryan Safety Program and serves as a technical resource for field operations.

This position works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents in dealing with all Health and Safety issues on site, at the project level.

• Assist Project Management Team in establishing and implementing Ryan Safety and Site Safety Program.
• Assist Project Management and Superintendent in obtaining and reviewing Subcontractor Safety submittals.
• Ensure that the Ryan Safety Program is kept up to date.
• Review safety procedures with each foreman as required.
• Provide training to the craft workers on safe work procedures.
• Conduct and document site‑safety audits/inspections.
• Distribute new and changing safety related information and provide orientation training when necessary.
• Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities.
• Develop a safety culture and rapport with contractors, supervision and crafts‑persons.
• Promote employee participation.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Monitor project safety and identify and implement necessary changes to promote a safe working environment.
• Attend and be part of the industry safety organization such as OSHA, AGC, ASSP, etc.
• Improve safety education and training skills.
• Communicate with client safety personnel, Subcontractor safety personnel, etc.

Spend 70% to 80% of time at the field site; 20% to 30% of time at the office.

• Location:
  
  Atlanta or Phoenix, Georgia or Arizona.
• Term: 2 to 3 months (Summer internship). 40 hours a week.
• Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, varies based on location and selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Eligibility:
  Verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction safety sciences, construction safety management, field and occupational safety.
• Within 6 to 24 months of graduating with a four‑year degree, ideally in a construction or safety related field of study.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week for a two to three‑month term.
• Good working understanding of OSHA and related construction industry standards.
• 3 to 5 years field experience.
• 2 to 3 years safety experience.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation and claims management.
• Knowledge in training programs, testing procedures.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please email hum