Safety Engineer Intern

100 Years of Experience at Work for You!

Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence.

Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond.

The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance.

Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world.

General Description

 Hubbard Construction is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to join our established safety team. The intern will gain hands on experience and learn about the implementation and oversight of our Project Safety Program under the guidance of experienced safety professionals. This internship opportunity is ideal for individuals pursuing a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field.

Key Duties

• Assist in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program.
• Support the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in training sessions, including New Hires Safety Training (NEST) and safety meetings.
• Conduct site safety inspections and audits alongside safety professionals.
• Help document identified hazards, safety goals, and expectations.
• Aid in monitoring project compliance with safety requirements.
• Understand and assist with regulatory record-keeping requirements and safety administrative procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Safety Director or lead safety professionals.

Qualifications Requirements

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Safety Management, or a related equivalent.
• Strong interest in construction safety and a desire to learn about safety practices within the industry.
• Basic knowledge of heavy highway and bridge construction processes is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer database functions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members at various levels.
• A valid driver’s license is required; satisfactory driving record preferred.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Safety Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

 Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Safety Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction and asphalt sites), must be able to work in both settings.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.  We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.