Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Internship (June - August 2027)

Location: Anoka, MN, US

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Early Careers at nVent

Innovation, inclusion, and growth.

By joining nVent, you have the opportunity to help build a more sustainable and electrified world, to be celebrated for bringing your authentic self to work and bring forward bold ideas that drive your personal and professional growth. Our culture of positive energy, integrity and respect will be the fuel you need to launch a purposeful, exciting career. Dream big, expect development and plug into our growing, global community where your diverse skills and talents will be deployed to make a difference in todays electrified world.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Internship

The EHS Internship provides hands-on experience supporting environmental, health, and safety initiatives within a manufacturing environment. In this role, the intern will assist with safety programs, environmental compliance activities, employee training, data reporting, and continuous improvement projects. This opportunity is ideal for students looking to build practical EHS knowledge while contributing to a strong safety culture at nVent.

In this position, you will get to

Safety Programs

Assist with workplace safety inspections and audits.

Support hazard identification and risk assessment activities.

Participate in incident investigations and corrective action tracking.

Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements.

Help maintain safety documentation, records, and metrics.

Assist in developing safety communications, training materials, and awareness campaigns.

Environmental Compliance

Support waste management, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.

Assist with environmental inspections and compliance activities.

Help maintain environmental permits, reports, and records.

Participate in pollution prevention and resource conservation projects.

Training & Employee Engagement

Support onboarding and safety orientation programs.

Assist with employee training coordination and recordkeeping.

Participate in safety committee meetings and employee engagement activities.

Promote a positive safety culture through employee interactions and observations.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Compile and analyze safety and environmental performance data.

Create dashboards, reports, and presentations for management review.

Track completion of corrective actions and improvement projects.

Support annual and monthly EHS reporting requirements.

Internship Details

Interns are paid $22 hourly for time worked

Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work

Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship or full-time offer of employment with nVent

The EHS Internship will be based out of either our in Anoka, MN or Blaine, MN facilities.

What You Will Experience in this Position

Your experience as an intern goes beyond the day-to-day of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experiences and structured learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.

Community: Join a community of other early career professionals as you launch your career. A peer-led committee helps to organize social, professional and service-related activities and events for interns and early career professionals. You will also be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.

Mentorship & Networking: Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

YOU HAVE

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in

Environmental Health & Safety

Occupational Safety

Environmental Science

Industrial Hygiene

Engineering

Public Health

Related field

Ability to complete a 12-week Full-Time Summer internship from June – August 2027 in Anoka, MN or Blaine, MN.

Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2027 and June 2028.

Candidates applying for nVent's Co-Op and Internship Program must have current work authorization and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. nVent does not provide work authorization sponsorship.

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Excellent attention to detail and organization skills

Willingness to learn and to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization

Energy to listen, desire to learn and ability to be resilient and adaptable through change

Strong work ethic and personal responsibility to see things through to completion

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Demonstrated leadership experience

Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety principles.

Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial experience.

WE HAVE

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical sol