Environmental, Health, and Safety Professional Co-Op/Intern (Summer 2027)
FirstEnergy · United States · $17–$26/hr (stated in the posting)
About FirstEnergy
About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU].
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
The estimated pay range for this role is $17.00-$26.00/hour.
About the Opportunity
FirstEnergy Service Company is seeking motivated students interested in occupational health and safety to join our Safety Co-Op Program. This full-time, on-site rotational program provides hands-on experience supporting safety initiatives across Transmission & Distribution, Regulated Generation, and Corporate Safety functions. Participants gain meaningful utility and generation industry experience while contributing to FirstEnergy’s commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Assignments are full-time and on-site within FirstEnergy’s operating footprint, which includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. Students are expected to devote full attention to the co-op assignment during regular business hours.
Program Highlights
- Three-semester rotational experience with exposure to multiple safety disciplines. Rotations will be between Transmission & Distribution, Generation, and Corporate Safety.
- Personalized development plan, on-the-job training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Safety-related project assignment during each rotation with executive-level presentation opportunities.
- Collaboration with safety professionals, operations leadership, and frontline employees.
- Potential pathway to full-time employment following graduation.
- Single semester internship opportunities are also available based on student’s background.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with workplace inspections, field observations, audits, and hazard assessments.
- Support incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and learning team activities.
- Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and safety awareness initiatives.
- Review and update safety procedures, policies, and documentation.
- Collect, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and trends.
- Support regulatory compliance activities, risk assessments, and continuous improvement projects.
- Work alongside Safety Representatives to strengthen safety culture and operational risk management.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA preferred.
- Sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate-level standing preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments while complying with safety requirements.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of two (2) Co-Op rotations preferred.
- Ability to work without employment sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must have reliable transportation.