Safety Intern-Summer 2027

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Summer Safety Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our construction safety team on an Advanced Technology project in Boise, ID. You’ll work alongside our safety team and field employees to learn how to identify jobsite hazards, support safe work planning, and promote a strong safety culture. Through mentorship and hands-on training, this internship will help you develop practical skills and explore future career opportunities in construction safety.

A full-time summer internship is available for 2027 in Boise, ID. This position is paid hourly with the possibility of overtime as needed. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 10 hours per day, beginning at 6:00 a.m. Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Internship applications will be reviewed at the end of November 2026 and in March 2027.

Safety Interns at Harder perform any of the following daily tasks:

Jobsite Safety and Hazard Prevention

• Participate in jobsite walks and inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions
• Assist with inspections of tools, equipment, materials, and work areas
• Learn about construction safety requirements, including fall protection, confined spaces, hazardous energy control, and PPE
• Work alongside safety professionals to support incident prevention efforts and safe work practices

Safety Planning and Training

• Assist with reviewing Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) documents and pre-task safety plans
• Support safety orientations, toolbox talks, and jobsite training
• Collaborate with field supervisors and craft employees to understand safe work planning
• Gain exposure to OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements

Safety Documentation

• Help maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records
• Assist with tracking safety observations and corrective actions
• Observe incident investigations and learn how contributing factors are identified
• Support the safety team with additional tasks and projects as needed

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a hands-on construction environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build positive working relationships with project teams and craft employees
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment and following established safety procedures
• Must be able to meet the essential functions and physical requirements, with or without accommodation. Details for the summer safety intern are the same as our safety tech role linked here: Safety Tech Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Education/Experience:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated interest in construction safety and workplace hazard prevention
• Previous construction or safety experience is a plus, but not required
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, First Aid, CPR, or AED certifications are a plus

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed. 

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check. 

No recruiters. No phone calls, please. 

About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.