Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Intern

Essential Functions:

• Support site and enterprise EHS programs through inspections, audits, hazard assessments, job safety analyses, incident investigations, corrective actions, and environmental compliance activities.

• Partner with EHS and operations teams in manufacturing areas to engage employees, identify risks, improve safety performance, and promote continuous improvement.

• Utilizes EHS management systems to track and analyze incidents, near misses, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.

• Participate in safety initiatives including machine safety, lockout/tagout, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, emergency preparedness, and contractor safety.

• Assist with employee training, toolbox talks, safety communications, engagement activities, and lessons-learned sharing.

• Complete a semester-long EHS improvement project and present recommendations to site leadership.

• Gain hands-on manufacturing experience through structured onboarding, coaching, and collaboration with site EHS professionals while adhering to company values, safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and PPE expectations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Safety Sciences, EHS, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field, with graduation expected at the end of the internship.

• GPA of 3.0+

• Available to work onsite and support manufacturing operations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).

• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Ability to work independently and across all levels of an organization.

Preferred:

• Relevant EHS coursework or experience, hands-on work experience, and certifications/training such as OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR/AED, or familiarity with EHS management systems and continuous improvement practices.

What You’ll Gain:

• Paid internship with meaningful, career-related work experience

• Ability to participate in 401K plan

• Tuition assistance and medical benefits available based on hours worked

• A supportive culture focused on learning and growth

• Opportunities to collaborate with intern peers and company leaders

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.