Assistant safety technician

Description:

Introduction:

RETTEW is seeking a motivated Safety Intern to join our Safety Team for the Summer 2026 term. This internship offers hands-on field and office experience, professional mentorship, and the chance to contribute to meaningful safety projects that protect our people, our clients, and our communities.

About RETTEW:

At RETTEW, we bring our clients’ goals to life through engineering, environmental, and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we empower our people to think like owners, act with integrity, and deliver excellence. Our teams work across industries including transportation, energy, land development, and municipal infrastructure, always focused on technical quality and strong relationships.

Position Summary / What You’ll Do:

As a Safety Intern, you will support RETTEW’s Safety Team with program development, training, audits, and field assignments. You will work alongside experienced safety professionals to gain exposure to industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, construction safety oversight, and client-specific safety initiatives. This role will help you build skills and knowledge for a future career in safety or environmental health.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day:

• Assist with site safety audits for construction, industrial, and energy projects
• Support hazard assessments (PPE/respiratory protection, confined space, silica, etc.)
• Conduct or assist with industrial hygiene sampling (air quality, noise,)
• Help review and revise internal safety programs and procedures
• Assist with developing safety communications (Safety Alerts, Safety Minutes, training materials)
• Support training efforts: co-instruct or observe client and employee training sessions (e.g., excavation, HAZWOPER, rigging, CPR/AED, PPE)
• Participate in program reviews, performance data analysis, and KPI development for varying clients
• Contribute to project documentation, reporting, and safety equipment calibration/testing
• Collaborate with safety staff, engineers, and project managers on active projects

Qualifications:

Required

• Current enrollment in Safety Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Strong academic standing
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn safety-related software/tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work in both field and office environments

Preferred

• Previous safety internship or relevant project experience
• Familiarity with OSHA, MSHA, or other safety regulations and standards
• Experience with safety audits, sampling equipment, or safety training

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate ($20/hour)
• Mentorship from experienced safety professionals
• Exposure to real-world client projects across industries
• Networking opportunities with peers and RETTEW leadership
• A culture that values ownership, relationships, and excellence

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] to request assistance.

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