Safety Intern – Summer 2026 (Multiple Locations) (Req #: 278) - Military veterans preferred

We appreciate you choosing Goodfellow Bros. for your future career opportunity. Please complete the online application and attach your resume. We will review your application and contact you regarding next steps.

Thank you,

Goodfellow Bros. Recruiting Team

Founded in 1921, Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy-civil contractor with operations across the West Coast and Hawaii. For more than 100 years, we have built our reputation on professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

At GBI, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are excited to welcome a Safety Interns across multiple locations for summer 2026. Our office division locations are in Washington, Oregon, California, and the Hawaiian Islands.

Locations include:

Maple Valley, WA

Portland, OR

Folsom or Livermore, CA

Kihei (Maui, Hi) or Kapolei (O'ahu, Hi)

Position Summary

As a Safety Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and training in a real-world setting. Under supervision of a Regional Safety Manager and/or Director of Safety you will be assisting with facilitation of the company's safety program and processes. You will learn hands-on about construction activities, scheduling, risk assessments, planning, and implement corrective measures as necessary; and at the same time learn what a GBI safety professional does on a daily basis.

Benefits

We offer full-time hourly non-exempt employees and their families, medical, dental and vision coverage, plus wellness incentives and limited paid sick leave, if eligible.

Essential Functions

1. Reporting and tracking of orientations, training, audits, incident reports, and other related documents, as well as recordkeeping of related documents
2. Assists in reporting incidents/accidents, investigations, root cause analysis and submitting reports as required
3. Responsible for liaising with the safety personnel for investigations, medical and various other reports
4. Coordinating safety events as directed by the safety manager or division president
5. Support staff in assigned project-based work
6. Support published corporate policies

Compensation and Benefits

1. 12-week paid internships between $18-$28/hr based on location.
2. If eligible, we offer full-time hourly non-exempt employees and their families, medical, dental and vision coverage, plus wellness incentives and limited paid sick leave.

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Knowledge

1. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
2. Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in in safety, business, or related major, from an accredited university
3. Travel may be required
4. Valid driver’s license is required

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.