EHS Intern; summer Job Austin area,Texas USA,Engineering

Position: EHS Intern (summer 2026)

EHS Intern (summer 2026) Develop and implement EHS policies across engineering labs and maritime testing operations

Location:

Austin

Job Tags:
Intern

About

The Role Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern

We are seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern to support our mission of creating a healthy and safe environment for our employees and community. You will have exposure to the development and implementation of our safety and compliance programs across engineering labs, manufacturing spaces, and maritime testing operations.

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and facilities teams to help maintain a safe workplace and support compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulations. This internship is ideal for students interested in advanced manufacturing environments and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining EHS policies, procedures, and training materials

Conduct workplace safety inspections and hazard assessments in labs, manufacturing, and test environments

Support incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking

Help maintain OSHA compliance documentation, safety data sheets (SDS), and chemical inventories

Assist with environmental compliance efforts, including waste management and hazardous material handling

Participate in risk assessments for maritime testing operations and field activities

Support the creation of safety training programs for employees and interns

Track and analyze EHS metrics and safety performance data

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe design and testing practices

Support initiatives including regulatory reports, inspections, information requests, internal audits, emergency drills, management system improvements, and program development and assessments

Develop regulatory requirement resources to provide stakeholder guidance

Perform research projects on programs and draft programming requirements

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science and Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
Interest in manufacturing, robotics, maritime systems, or defense technology environments
Basic knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigation
Familiarity with hazardous materials management and environmental regulations
Experience with lab safety, manufacturing safety, field operations, or maritime safety practices
Experience with EHS reporting or compliance software
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require 'U.S. Person' status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a 'U.S. Person': (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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