In PersonOn-site; reliable transportation to the office and area job sites/work locations is required.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
A valid driver's license is required.
Reliable transportation to the Kent Companies office and area job sites or work locations is required.
The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
The candidate must be an undergraduate student pursuing Construction Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a similar major.
The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Visit active job sites to learn about job-site risks and the safety precautions used to protect teams.
Learn how safety documentation and record keeping ensure compliance, track trends, and support continuous job-site safety.
Help identify potential hazards and implement proactive solutions.
Support proper handling of incidents, facilitate timely reporting, and help employees reduce risks while maintaining compliance.
Support construction safety initiatives, conduct audits, and help reinforce a culture of safety.
Gain hands-on experience with job-site safety, risk analysis and mitigation, safety documentation, and case management.
2027 GR Safety Internship
Kent Companies · Grand Rapids, United States · Other · Posted 2026-09-21
Workplace: on_site
Department: Safety Internship 000
Description
_This internship is for undergraduate students pursuing Construction Safety, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Construction Management (CM), or similar majors.
_KENT COMPANIES is a full-service specialty trade contractor performing work nationwide through offices in Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. With 4,000+ available manpower, we deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service.
Recognized as The Leaders in Concrete®, our family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply. Owners, developers, general contractors, and construction managers continue to trust our teams because we’ve been delivering on our promise since 1957.
BUILD YOUR SAFETY EXPERIENCE AT A TOP 5 NATIONAL CONTRACTOR.** Our internship program provides a hands-on experience in construction safety, giving you a front-row seat to job site safety, risk analysis and mitigation, safety documentation, and case management. You’ll work alongside industry professionals to support world-class safety initiatives, conduct audits, and help reinforce a culture of safety.
FOCUS AREAS
Each skill is designed to provide real-world experience and deepen your understanding of how Safety drives success at a top-tier national contractor.
Job Site Safety: Visit active job sites to learn the risks and safety precautions taken to ensure teams go home safely every day.
Safety Documentation: Learn how record keeping ensures compliance, tracks trends, and supports continuous job site safety.
Risk Analysis: Help identify potential hazards and implement proactive solutions.
Management and Mitigation: Ensure proper handling of incidents, facilitate timely reporting, and support employees in reducing risks all while maintaining compliance.
Requirements
Valid Driver's License
Reliable transportation to the Kent Companies office and to area job sites/work location(s).
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Undergraduate student pursuing Construction Safety, OSH, EHS, CM, or similar majors.
Authorized to work in the United Sates without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include: