• Intern SAFETY Summer 2026 - Charlottesville

    The Caton Companies (Troy, VA)


    The Caton Companies is a mid-size and growing family of companies with corporate offices Charlottesville, Virginia, including Caton Construction Group and M anageme nt Services Corporation. With over 400 employees, our projects and worksites range from large heavy bridge and roadway construction projects to 800-unit apartment communities to smaller offices with 2-3 employees. We currently have active work activities across Virginia and North Carolina.

     

    We are seeking a summer SAFETY Intern for a 10-12 week internship near Charlottesville, Virginia. Position will start in late May or early June, 2026. Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a similar field. Open to students who have successfully completed sophomore level classes and above.

     

    The Safety Intern provides support to a staff of dedicated Safety Professionals under the supervision of the Vice President of Safety. Other duties will include:

     

    + Coordinates safety-related activities with direct supervision from a Safety Professional;

    + Performs workplace safety activities with assistance;

    + Assists with enforcement of The Caton Companies Environment, Health, and Safety Policy;

    + Visits and inspects, under supervision, workplaces throughout Virginia and North Carolina

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Competencies

     

    + Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Very task-oriented and self starter

    + Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

     

    Candidates must provide their own housing and must have their own reliable personal transportation.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.