2025
Comparably’s Best Company Outlook
Req ID: 14565
Intern -- Safety Administration
Environment
Hybrid
Department
Safety
Location
Phoenix, AZ
USA, Any
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Safety Administration Intern to support our national Health and Safety team. It is expected that the intern will work 40 hours per week but there may be occasional opportunities for overtime pay to meet deadlines. A successful candidate will have strong administrative skills (e.g., Microsoft suite, Share Point sites), a great attitude, and both a passion and some experience (coursework, fieldwork) in safety. This individual will have an important role in implementing and improving SWCA’s national safety program and activities.
This internship will occur during the summer of 2026 (approximately June 1 – August 28). Individuals are highly preferred if they can participate in this internship through the end of August 2026.
This is a paid, 40-hour per week internship. The preferred location for the intern is Phoenix, AZ, but highly qualified, remote (= distributed) individuals will also be considered. This internship will pay $19.00 per hour.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to be considered for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as is reasonable. We anticipate a large flow of qualified candidates, and we will close the posting as soon as the individual office positions are filled.
Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.
Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.
Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.
What you will accomplish
The Safety Administrative Intern will play a key supporting role in SWCA’s Health and Safety program by providing proactive administrative, coordination, and organizational support. This position contributes to the advancement of safety initiatives, data management, and program efficiency while helping reinforce a culture of safety throughout the organization.
A sample of these activities include:
- Updating and revising the MySWCA Safety Site on SharePoint.
- Support, develop and write companywide safety communications (e.g., Safety Tips and safety team meeting set up)
- Third Party safety site support (Standard and Client Questionnaires)
- Incident management and tracking support
- Vehicle database maintenance
- Compiling resources and updating tutorials and video trainings
- Supporting Certificate of Insurance (COI) program
Experience and qualifications for success
- Current enrollment in a community college, college, or university, pursuing a certificate of proficiency, Associates degree, or a Bachelor’s degree. Individuals who completed a bachelor’s degree within 12 months of May 1, 2026, will also be considered.
- Applicants that are pursuing a master’s degree will also be considered. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible through this program.
- Experience through academic coursework or other work experience with Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and best practices.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Strong SharePoint intranet design and SharePoint list skills.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.
#LI-EF1
SWCA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and supports workplace diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply. For more info, visit our EEO Policy
Notice to Third Party Agencies: SWCA will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to SWCA, including unsolicited resumes sent to an SWCA mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to SWCA employees, or to SWCA’s resume database, will be considered SWCA’s property. SWCA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. By submitting an unsolicited resume, a recruiter or employment agency agrees to these terms. Without a valid fully executed contract for service, SWCA will not pay a fee to any recruiter or employment agency.
