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Environment, Health & Safety Intern (Herndon, VA)

CompanyL3HHCM20
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role supports the development and maintenance of an Environmental Health and Safety Management System, focusing on developing programs for environmental risk prevention, compliance with permits, and conducting site-wide EHS audits. The intern will also lead sustainability efforts in reducing emissions and managing site hazardous waste.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
30511
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
About the Role

Job Title:  Environmental Health & Safety Intern

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Description:

  • Participates and supports the development, implementation and maintenance of an Environmental Health and Safety Management System that conforms to internal and external standards and requirements
  • Develops and deploys programs for the prevention and control of environmental risks, including compliance with air permits, construction permits, solid and hazardous wastes, wastewater operations, release notifications and all environmental reporting requirements
  • Conducts site wide environmental, health and safety audits. Analyzes and interprets results, recommends appropriate corrective actions, communicates results and follows up on issues or concerns through completion
  • Ensures all environmental, health and safety incidents are promptly reported
  • Participates in review and approval of operations/facilities projects that involve proposed modification of any existing process, equipment or material as well as proposed introduction of any new process, equipment or material to ensure compliance with all general safety and environmental rules.
  • Leads Sustainabiliy efforts in reduction of green house gas emissions and water usage as well as increasing participation in recycling programs
  • Manages site hazardous waste, ensures required compliance records are maintained, completes required reporting, and submits forms in a timely and complete manner to Municipal and/or State agencies

Qualifications:

  • To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelors degree in related Occupational Safety, Health or Environmental, field.

Preferred Skills: 

  • Experience in identifying workplace hazards and implementing corrective measures.
  • ASP/CSP or CHMM a plus
  • Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent and effective written/verbal communication and organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at one time, maintain flexibility, and work independently
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products at an advanced level

 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is [$25.00 MIN -$47.50 MAX]. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is [$22.00 MIN - $40.50 MAX].. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Key Skills
Environmental Health & Safety Management SystemEnvironmental Risk PreventionComplianceAuditingIncident ReportingProject ReviewSustainabilityHazardous Waste ManagementReportingInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsFlexibilityIndependent WorkMicrosoft Office
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilitySecurity & SafetyScience & ResearchEngineering
Benefits
Relocation Stipend401(k)EAPCompany-paid Holidays