Safety Intern Interstates Companies United States, Iowa, Sioux Center 1400 7th Avenue Northeast (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 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 recognition including ABC National Safety Excellence Awards, ABC STEP Diamond Awards, CURT Construction Industry Safety Excellence Awards, and NSC Safest Companies with Distinction awards. In 2024, Interstates reported an EMR of 0.54, TRIR of 0.79, and DART of 0.37-results made possible by the daily commitment of our field leaders, craft professionals, safety teams, and support staff. Ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world experience and help build safer workplaces across the country? Apply for the Interstates Safety Internship today. What You Should Know Before You Apply Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see ourPrivacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice. Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.