Safety Intern - Chicago Summer 2027

F.H. Paschen · Chicago, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-21

Workplace: on_site

Department: Construction Intern

Description

Position Overview

F.H. Paschen has created a robust Internship Program that provides students pursuing construction, or other curriculums within the built environment, with the opportunity to gain knowledge, work experience and an advantage over their peers at graduation. The Construction Intern is primarily a summer position to work with a project team and gain experience, in preparation for a career in Construction Project Management. The intern’s placement can range from pre-construction through project closeout. Responsibilities may include, but won’t be limited to, subcontractor solicitation, quantity takeoffs, project documentation and field coordination and supervision.

The Safety Intern assists in monitoring the project site to ensure construction project safety.

Pay: $22 - $24/hr.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

Analyzing the safety performance of work performed
Understanding laws and regulations pertaining to OSHA
Conducting job inspections of construction areas
Identifying, documenting, and recommending resolution of hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions
Confirming corrections have been made to hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions.
Investigating property damage and personal injury accidents
Assisting in conducting employee and insurance inspections
Assisting in emergency rescues as required
Assisting in maintaining fire protection and grounding systems
Compiling data, photographs, pertinent forms, and reports, as well as conducting employee interviews associated with accidents.
Conducting industrial hygiene samples to ensure safe working conditions.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates should be enrolled in Safety-related major
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
Safety Certifications are a plus: OSHA, Fall Protection, Silica, Scaffold Awareness, etc.
Good interpersonal and communication skills

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact our office at 773-444-3474 .

Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms__: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.

Benefits

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About the company

F.H. Paschen builds and renovates infrastructure and buildings for public agencies and private owners across the United States. Its work covers highways, bridges, transit systems and facilities such as schools, hospitals and municipal buildings. The contractor works with owners before construction to review designs, establish budgets and schedules, and resolve practical building issues. It earns revenue through construction contracts, including design-build arrangements that place design and construction under one agreement, and construction management services that coordinate subcontractors and site work. Founded in 1975, F.H. Paschen is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Field leadership has a training route: Paschen pairs assistant superintendents with senior mentors and biweekly classes.
Interns get outside mentors: Paschen assigns experienced engineers beyond each intern's project group.
Military transitions have a route: Paschen is a Department of Defense SkillBridge partner for civilian work experience.

What critics are saying

Deadlines constrain delivery: Paschen's project mix includes emergency work and summer-critical school construction.
Travel readiness is required: Paschen's Pompano Beach Project Manager posting specifies local or national travel and assigned worksites.
Project staff carry safety duties: Paschen assigns them nationwide initiatives, supported by weekly management committee meetings.

What makes F.H. Paschen unique

Commissioning has internal ownership: Paschen employs a full-time specialist from design through post-occupancy.
Trades shape delivery: Paschen self-performs construction work to control schedules, quality and costs.
Purchasing networks expand access: Paschen lists cooperative construction contracts through Sourcewell, Equalis and Omnia Partners.

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