Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) Internship

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back more than 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diversity and inclusion and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!

To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http://www.contifederal.com/

The "home office" for this position is in Orlando, FL. Actual work location may vary.

Internship Program

Conti Federal Services is accepting Summer 2025 internship applications for various positions within our organization. During your internship, you will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to build upon the skills you are learning through your education.

• Competitively paid internship.
• Housing, Meals, Incidentals, and Local Transportation may be provided in accordance with your offer letter, where applicable.
• Potential to be considered for an international internship, if desired.
• Company paid mid-point rotation home, where applicable.

General Position Description

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) intern works with the SSHO to ensure the maximum safety performance and awareness of everyone associated with the project by overseeing the administration of all safety and health policies and procedures established in the Conti Safety, Health, and Environmental Program.

This includes the implementation of the project Site Safety and Health Plans. The SSHO intern will work closely with all levels of project management to analyze safety trends and will assist in facilitating ways to improve safety on the project.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the SSHO, the SSHO intern:

• Works with the Superintendent to deliver effective weekly safety talks utilizing content that is relevant to the team's activities.
• Establishes excellent working and professional relationships with clients and their representatives and/or field inspectors.
• Generates and ensures all project documentation is maintained and available onsite.
• Ensures all personnel on a project have the appropriate safety and health training and equipment required by the task, regulatory agency, or client.
• Provides effective coaching and thought leadership regarding safety matters that brings about behavior that is both safe and productive.
• Works with the Project Team to develop and use the Activity Hazard Analysis process to identify potential hazards and develop work plans that utilize means and methods that eliminate or reduce these hazards.
• Works with the Foremen and Superintendents, using the Activity Hazard Analysis, to develop the daily Take 5 Daily Safety Checklist. Coaches them to communicate the hazards associated, so work crews are actively involved in the Take 5 Meeting.
• Ensures the Site Safety and Health Plans are implemented and enforced.
• Research and review safety and health supplies and equipment to obtain the best quality and best price.
• Monitors safety and health performance through jobsite inspections, work procedure analysis, and other appropriate methods. Recommends corrective action, where required.
• Ensures site compliance with Federal, State, and Local, safety and health regulations, and all aspects of the Safety and Health Plans and Programs.

Qualifications

• For Security Clearance Requirements - must be a US Citizen
• Must be a current student at an accredited US College or University enrolled in an Environmental or Occupational Safety related degree program.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Solid time management system and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Conti Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.