Construction Safety Intern (May 2024)

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. They are on a mission to create a world where infrastructure creates the opportunity for everyone - uplifting communities, improving access, and sustaining their planet.

Your role

AECOM Hunt is seeking a Construction Safety Intern based in Indianapolis, IN.

This position is expected to begin in Summer 2024.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
• Follows instructions to accomplish tasks assigned by senior staff.
• Meets required schedules while producing quality work.
• Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.

Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.

Training & development

Through this internship, you will gain practical experience in applying standard techniques and procedures within their field, while developing professional work knowledge and abilities under the guidance of senior staff. You'll learn to meet required schedules while producing quality work, fostering essential skills for their future careers.

Salary & benefits

The hourly range for this position is $ 14.00 - $ 25.00/hour.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits
• U.S. and global well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Career progression

At AECOM, their interns embark on a transformative journey. Starting as eager learners, you rapidly evolve into integral team members, tackling real-world challenges and making meaningful contributions. As you absorb knowledge, develop crucial skills, and forge valuable connections, you pave the way for a promising future within their innovative, global engineering and construction firm.

Work-life balance

AECOM offers flexible work options for all employees through its Freedom to Grow philosophy, which supports employees in finding the balance and flexibility they need to do their best, deliver for clients, and bring their whole selves to work.

Culture & vibe

The company’s culture is exemplary. It has shaped the company into what it is today. AECOM's core values include innovating, safeguarding, delivering, sustaining, thriving, and collaborating. They take the quality of their work and their staff seriously by ensuring they stick to the highest standards of ethics. The company creates a healthy working environment for employees to feel at ease and bring their A-game.

About you

Minimum requirements:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar field with the intent to continue after the internship unless graduating.
• Candidates must have completed 1 year of study in their program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Part of an SH&E-related program at school.
• Experience working for a large general contractor.
• Previous relevant internship experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as exposure to other construction-based computer programs.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is unavailable now or in the future for this position.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

This role is available in two locations Nashville and Indianapolis. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference.

Sources

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• aecom.com/careers/
• youtube.com/@AECOM
• aecom.jobs