Safety Intern

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work.

We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Help Build a Safer Future—Starting with Your Career

At Interstates, safety is more than a checklist—it is how we care for our people, serve our clients, and pursue a better way to work.

As a Safety Intern
, you’ll gain hands-on experience in construction and manufacturing safety while working alongside experienced Safety Managers, Safety Technicians, supervisors, and craft professionals. You’ll spend most of your time in the field, applying what you’ve learned in the classroom, building your professional network, and helping ensure everyone returns home safely.

What You’ll Do

• Spend approximately 80–90% of your time supporting active construction sites or manufacturing locations.
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, site audits, and hazard assessments.
• Review pre-job assessments and equipment inspections.
• Assist with toolbox talks, foreman meetings, onboarding, and safety training.
• Identify hazards and reinforce PPE, safe work practices and site requirements.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations and participate in root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, including JHAs, permits, inspections and reports.
• Collaborate with field teams to strengthen Interstates’ safety culture.
• Assist with first-aid training and site first-aid activities, as appropriately trained and authorized.
• Complete a safety-related project or learning objective that adds value to the team.

What You’ll Learn

This internship will help you develop practical experience in:

• Construction and manufacturing safety processes
• Hazard recognition and risk assessment
• Job Hazard Analyses and pre-task planning
• Safety observations and site inspections
• Incident and near-miss documentation
• Root-cause analysis
• Safety training and employee engagement
• Communication with field leaders, crews and clients

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety or a related field.
• Interest in construction, manufacturing, electrical or industrial safety.
• Basic understanding of safety principles through coursework or previous experience.
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, accept feedback and speak up about safety concerns.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends, as project schedules require.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; it may be obtained during the internship.

Previous construction or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. We’re looking for students who are curious, dependable, collaborative and committed to helping others work safely.

Travel: Approximately 80–90%; interns are typically assigned to one U.S. location for the summer

Opportunities: National Construction and Manufacturing

Why Intern at Interstates?

At Interstates, you’ll be treated as a team member—not just an intern. You’ll receive:

• Mentorship from experienced safety professionals
• Career coaching and professional development
• Hands-on experience on real projects
• Opportunities in national construction and manufacturing
• Per diem and travel pay, as applicable
• Company discount program
• Team celebrations and community outreach opportunities
• Potential opportunities to continue your career with Interstates after graduation

A Safety Culture with Proven Results

Interstates is committed to a Zero Injury culture
, where every employee plays a role in creating a safe workplace. Our safety performance has earned…