Environmental Health & Safety Intern
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Join Danfoss as an Environmental Health and Safety Intern in Tallahassee to help strengthen EHS management, support hazard assessments and incident investigations, and deliver training while engaging in GEMBA walks and 5S. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to OSHA and EPA regulations by partnering with leaders to reduce risk and protect people, the environment, and the business. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or related field, with foundational knowledge of OSHA and EPA, plus strong communication, organization and MS Office skills, and the ability to work independently and across teams. Apply with concrete projects and impact and show alignment with Danfoss safety, inclusion and growth values.
The Impact You'll Make
As an Environmental Health and Safety Intern, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace at our DTC Tallahassee site. Your contributions will directly support compliance with key EHS regulations while helping build a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
In this hands-on role, you’ll gain real-world experience with OSHA, EPA, and environmental programs, working closely with leadership to improve processes and reduce risk. You’ll see the impact of your work daily helping protect employees, the environment, and the long-term success of the organization.
If you're passionate about safety, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Help strengthen the company’s EHS management systems by supporting policy development, documentation, and compliance tracking.
- Contribute to a safer workplace by assisting with hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
- Partner with teams to deliver EHS training and awareness, ensuring employees understand safety practices and regulatory requirements.
- Support environmental compliance efforts, including permits, inspections, and programs related to air, water, and waste management.
- Participate in daily GEMBA walks and 5S initiatives to maintain safe, organized, and efficient work environments.
What We're Looking For
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Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
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Foundational knowledge of EHS regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NFPA)
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Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
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Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning EHS systems or software.
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Able to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
What You'll Get from Us
We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.
For this US-based internship, you can expect:
A paid internship with competitive hourly compensation
Hands-on mentorship from experienced professionals
Exposure to global Danfoss engineering projects and career pathways
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.