Corporate Safety and Human Resources Intern - Fall 2026

Fall 2026 Corporate Safety and Human Resources Internship

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a leading Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery to our clients. We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent.

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars is seeking a Corporate Safety/HR Intern for the Fall 2026 semester timeframe.

The successful intern candidate must be available to work a minimum of 25 hours/week Mon-Fri during core business hours in the Huitt-Zollars, Dallas, TX office location (ONLY) (zip code 75240). No remote work or other office locations are permitted for this internship.

The Safety/HR intern will support day-to-day health & safety-focused/HR tasks and responsibilities for our Human Resources team, which may include safety documentation updates/edits/research, safety compliance or audits, assisting with safety program requirements, various other Human Resources and talent acquisition/college recruitment assistance, logistics, and corresponding both verbally and/or electronically with a variety of candidates that apply with the firm.

This position will work within the Corporate Human Resources department located in Dallas, Texas (zip code 75240) and is an in-person internship with no opportunities for telecommuting.

No relocation provided. Must be willing to locate temporarily for internship (at candidate's own expense) or local candidates only.

Location: Dallas, TX 75240 (in-office, minimum 25 hours a week during Fall semester)

Competitive Hourly Pay

Temporary/Seasonal Employee (Fall Semester months Aug - Dec 2026)

Reports to: Chief People Officer/VP Human Resources

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with updating safety documents, policies, and training materials
• Maintain safety training schedules and follow up on missing or incomplete records
• Process safety paperwork including incident reports and compliance documentation
• Support ongoing safety initiatives, audits, and regulatory requirements as needed
• Review candidate resumes and conduct phone screens as-needed or help with other recruitment needs
• Cleaning up, organizing, scanning physical and virtual HR files and documents
• Assist with college or experienced hire recruitment coordination and preparation
• Be ready and willing to jump in with any HR, Corporate, and/or Safety company needs that are assigned

Requirements:

• Current local (North Texas) student studying in an accredited Safety, Human Resources, Business Management (or equivalent) higher education program and is seeking a future career in Safety/Human Resources.
• Will consider non-local intern candidates who are willing to locate (at their own expense) and report to our Dallas, TX office each week throughout their internship. No relocation or living assistance is provided for this internship.
• Any relevant safety certifications such as OSHA 10, may be given greater preference during selection, but is not required
• Must be reliable and available to work in the Dallas office a minimum of 25 hours per week during internship
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professionalism, attention detail, adaptability, strong communication, and work ethic are highly sought
• Ability to take direction, follow instructions, and be resourceful when performing duties
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks, some which may be heavily administrative in editing manuals or other record keeping activities related to safety or HR
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency and comfort in using Microsoft Office Suite and PC systems

Student Intern Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:

• Gain an introduction to how your work and contributions add to Huitt-Zollars' mission and core values.
• Routinely produces quality work and outcomes on their assignments, following HZ's QMS and other departmental quality control procedures.
• Assists with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
• Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company's performance.
• Develops technical proficiency in their area of work.
• HZ Core Value Competencies are also expected to be upheld for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times including moving and organizing files and file boxes
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Perks:

• Competitive hourly wage
• 'Class A' office space at Lincoln Centre, including a state-of-the art gym (no cost), covered parking, office food court, and more.
• All Interns and Part-Time employees earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked of Sick Time with a specified maximum accrual and usage requirements as described in our Sick Leave policy
• Interns are part of the Huitt-Zollars Internship Program offering various activities and interactions with other interns and/or mentors throughout the company
• Work for a 100% employee-owned company

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer or temporary student visa sponsorship. Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other employer-sponsored work visa petitions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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