INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Health, Safety, and Environment Student

CompanyPCL Construction
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will implement action plans to enhance HSE culture and provide field support for projects. They will also participate in incident investigations and emergency planning activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
12057
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers. PCL is 100% employee-owned. Watch us build at www.pcl.com
About the Role

The future you want is within reach.

 

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

 

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. As an intern you will be given similar responsibilities as a full-time member of the HSE team. This will provide you with the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes your personal and professional growth. 

 

We are seeking a full-time intern for our Houston office located in Katy, Tx to join ur team for a duration of 10 consecutive weeks from June to August. 

 

Here's how an Health, Safety, and Environment Student for our US PICCo office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

  • Implements action plans to drive a positive HSE culture and improve the quality and effectiveness of core HSE programs, HSE Management Systems and programs.
  • Provide field HSE support for designated events and projects as directed by your HSE supervisor.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to establishing and meeting HSE performance targets and generate ideas for continuous HSE performance improvement.
  • Understand and manage the hazards and risks associated with your role and other risks that can impact our organizational objectives.
  • Evaluation of hazards, exposures, and general impacts associated with operation of process equipment, facilities, and projects including large-scale construction within an existing facility.
  • Completion of technical documentation and training and support for operations/field personnel in regulatory/policy compliance
  • Development and implementation of plans, programs, and procedures guiding regulatory compliance, proper and safe operations, and prevention of undesired consequences.
  • Preparation and submission of internal and external reports and related documentation, including formal presentations to small and large groups.
  • Identification and qualification of outside resources and services.
  • Lead or participate in incident investigations, field audits and other incident causation and prevention activities.
  • Participate in emergency planning and response activities.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related technical field or foreign equivalent. 
  • 18 years of age or older and able to work in Houston, TX
  • Employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a background check and substance abuse test conducted by a third party
  • Understanding of internal project quality assessment process.
  • Demonstrates planning, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability
  • to multitask and prioritize own work.
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Level 1 (US IND).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.



Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started! 

 

Employee Status: Internship Full-Time   

Company: PCL Industrial Construction Co. 

Primary Location: Houston, Texas 

Job: Health, Safety, and Environment Student

Requisition: 9763  

 

Key Skills
Health & SafetyIndustrial HygienePublic HealthChemical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesPlanningOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMultitaskingMicrosoft Office SuiteIncident InvestigationEmergency PlanningRegulatory ComplianceHSE Management SystemsContinuous Improvement
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityConstructionEngineeringSecurity & SafetyHealthcare