Safety Internship Program - Midwest Region 2026 – 2027

OVERVIEW

Walsh is currently seeking Interns for our Safety Division on projects located in Chicago, IL, Racine, WI, and La Porte, IN.

Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands-on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Safety Intern will support and work with the on-site safety manager and safety staff to promote and manage Walsh Safety Programs. The Safety Intern position will be for a minimum of 12 weeks. The Safety Intern will learn about multiple career paths in our company and will be trained to become a full-time employee after college graduation. Some duties and responsibilities include:

• Participate in field safety walks

• Help safety manager with first day safety orientations for new employees

• Complete accident and incident reports

• Oversee safety and health of personnel working on company jobsites

• Help safety manager coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, ensuring company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented

QUALIFICATIONS

• Seeking a bachelor’s degree is preferred

• The ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferred

• Specific roles may require relocation. If you are willing to relocate you are eligible for a living allowance.

• Salary range: $21-$24/hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, location, and business needs.

Intern Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance

• Paid US Holidays

• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Access to training and development programs

• LEED GA certification reimbursement and OSHA 10 trainings

• Appreciation events, networking opportunities and company merchandise

Job Category: Intern & Co-op

Job Type: FTE

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran