Granite Construction · 9 hours ago
SHEQ Intern
Des Plaines, Illinois
Internship
Onsite
InternGranite Construction is one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers, seeking enthusiastic individuals for internships. The SHEQ Intern will assist in the administration of the accident prevention program and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
ConstructionMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
Promote compliance with the company safety program and local accident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met
Assist in the development and implementation of safety related programs to meet or exceed company safety standards
Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses
Assist in the preparation and performance of safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards
Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion
Assist in the investigation, preparation and maintenance of records of all third party, asset loss, and worker’s compensation claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved
Assist in the follow up with the corporate insurance department regarding claims, to ensure that the appropriate information is collected and that claims will be resolved in a timely manner
Assist in the preparation of Quality plans (ex. inspection test plan)
Assist in the investigation of non-conformances and actions to prevent recurrence
Assist in Quality activities (Pre & Post pour inspections, material inspections/observations)
Participate in subcontractor kickoff and pre-activity meetings
Qualification
Required
Currently attending Bachelor's degree program
Safety or Occupational Health undergraduate program
Engineering or Construction Management undergraduate program
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to teach, mentor and lead
Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Availability and willingness to travel frequently
Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred but not required)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Special programs for musculoskeletal health
Mental wellness
Company
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is a construction company that specializes in transportation, mining, power, and tunneling.
Founded in 1922
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650M2024-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $325M
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $325M
1990-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Kyle Larkin
President and CEO
Jorge Quezada, MBA (He.Him.His)
Chief Diversity Officer / VP of People & Culture
Recent News
2025-12-08
2025-11-08
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