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AECOM Construction Safety Intern in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM Hunt is seeking Construction Safety Interns to be based in the following
locations: Nashville, TN; Jacksonville, FL; Indianapolis, IN; Jamaica, NY; Chicago, IL.
This position is expected to begin in Summer 2025.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Performs a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
Follows instructions to accomplish tasks assigned by senior staff.
Meets required schedules while producing quality work.
Interns are assigned duties that will provide a broad, well-rounded learning experience within their field of study.
Internships are designed to introduce and build essential, hands-on skills that differ from those attained in the academic arena and help to enhance the transition from student to professional.
CM—AECOM Hunt
Founded in 1944, AECOM Hunt has earned a reputation for being unconditionally
client-focused – delivering construction projects on schedule and within budget, no
matter the scope. From iconic stadiums and arenas to next-gen transportation hubs
to sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt deploys the latest
technologies, industry-leading safety best practices, and highest ethical standards on
every project. AECOM Hunt has proven time and again to be industry pioneers in
delivering the most challenging projects by emphasizing quality and skill-utilization in
all that we do. As evidenced by our long list of repeat clients, we focus on specific
needs to create strong relationships and consistently exceed expectations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or similar discipline and must have completed at least 1 year of study. Candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree and plan to continue with the master’s degree are eligible to apply for these positions. Recent graduates must have been enrolled in their bachelor’s degree in the most previous school term with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the same or similar discipline at the conclusion of the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
Part of an SH&E related program at school.
Experience working for a large general contractor.
Previous relevant internship experience.
Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as exposure to other construction-based computer programs.
Additional Information
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $15.13/hour - $26.46/hour.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10114486
Business Line: CM Construction Management
Business Group: CM
Strategic Business Unit: CM
Career Area: Safety, Health & Environment
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: Hunt Construction Group