EH&S Intern

We are currently seeking a motivated Industrial Hygiene Intern for our Huntsville, Alabama office to support ongoing industrial hygiene (IH) and environmental health projects during the summer 2026 term (June-August). This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in real-world IH work while supporting academic and professional development.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to manufacturing, university, and field-based environments and will work closely with experienced IH professionals on a variety of projects.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:

• Assist with industrial hygiene tasks, supporting ongoing site-specific projects.
• Support and participate in local industrial hygiene field work as opportunities arise, functioning as part of a two-person IH team.
• Complete a final learning project focused on a relevant or emerging regulatory, safety, or industrial hygiene topic.
  • Research a new or evolving regulatory topic related to IH or EHS.
  • Develop and deliver a professional presentation at the end of the internship that benefits both the intern’s academic program and the organization.
  • This project will serve as a key learning outcome and evaluation metric and may be shared with the intern’s academic supervisor.

Learning Opportunities:

• • Hands-on exposure to industrial and institutional work environments.
  • Real-world application of industrial hygiene principles.
  • Professional mentoring and feedback.
  • Experience working independently and as part of a professional IH team.
  • Development of presentation and professional communication skills.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to:
• Industrial Hygiene
• Environmental Health
• Occupational Safety
• Public Health
• Environmental Science or a related field
• Strong interest in industrial hygiene and regulatory topics.
• Ability to work independently in appropriate settings and collaboratively in team environments.
• Strong organizational, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and professional standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior coursework or experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health.
• Familiarity with OSHA or other regulatory frameworks.
• Experience creating presentations or technical summaries.

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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