Internship/Co-Op (Safety) Summer 2026

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking a Safety intern with a strong interest in Tunneling and/or Underground Projects in the USA.

Our Safety Intern role gives you hands-on exposure to how safety programs are managed in construction, industrial, and corporate environments. You’ll get to learn from experienced safety professionals while contributing to meaningful projects that keep our teams safe.

What You’ll Do:

• Join site inspections and safety audits.
• Help track and analyze safety data; think incident reports, near-misses, and safety observations.
• Assist in creating safety presentations and reports for management.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute ideas to improve safety programs.
• Support compliance with regulations and company safety standards.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience with real safety programs and processes.
• Exposure to industry safety standards and reporting (TRIR, LTIR, OSHA, etc.).
• Practical skills using safety software and tools like HCSS, SharePoint, and Excel.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced safety professionals.
• A chance to see how safety impacts real projects and operations.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Current students in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related fields.
• Strong communicators with good organizational skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new tools.
• Eager to learn, take initiative, and visit worksites safely.

Why This Internship Matters:
You’ll be part of a team that ensures people go home safe every day. This is your chance to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world experience, learn the ropes from safety experts, and make a tangible impact on projects and people.

HOURLY PAY RANGES:

• $25-30/ HOUR

The expected pay range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour. Obayashi Corporation provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor, consistently ranked as the fourth-largest international contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.   

Equal Opportunity Employer   

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.