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Safety Project Specialist Intern

McKinstry • Seattle, WA • 1h ago

Location WA - Seattle

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Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry! **?

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We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2026 across several of our different office locations and?are currently seeking?a Safety Project Specialist intern to join our Environmental, Health & Safety team in Seattle, WA.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

renewables and energy services

engineering and design

construction and facility services?

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you??

Our B.L.U.E.?(Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich)?Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and help you guide your career with purpose. You'll be an integral part of McKinstry with hands-on experience, mentorship and a healthy dose of fun. Our program delivers depth and real experience so that you can truly evaluate potential career paths within the work we do.

?What we look ?for in our Safety Project Specialist Interns: ?

Must be pursuing or have a degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Safety, or a related field. Junior student standing or higher required.

Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September, depending on school); part-time availability after Summer preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.

Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, and work independently.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, contracts, proposals, estimates, and other regularly encountered items.

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint and MS Project preferred.

Must be 18 years of age or older

What are our Safety Project Specialist Interns responsible for: ?

Assists Safety teams with operations support.

Help verify that subcontractors are conducting the proper safety training as per OSHA standards.

Support the McKinstry Safety Program to reduce the risk of injury and property loss or damage.

Assist Safety Program Managers with program reviews, audits, and updates as assigned.

Assist Business Units in the development of annual safety plans.

Assist with Safety Training expectations for assigned Business Units.

Support safety orientation for new employees, safety investigations, report findings, corrective actions, and lessons learned.

Maintain a safety record as needed.

Promote safety work practices and conditions in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Other duties as assigned

If you're passionate about sustainability and want to work with our team to help solve the critical problems our industry and clients face, we invite you to apply.

The hourly rate for this role is $24/hr.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks

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