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EHS Intern

BorgWarner · Bellwood, IL · $21.89–$29.86 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What part of environmental, health and safety work interests you most, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in EHS and some sense of where they want to grow.

Tell me about a class project or job where you applied a safety or environmental regulation.

What they are checking: Whether they can connect coursework to real requirements like OSHA or EPA rules.

Tell me about a time you had to learn something technical quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb new technical material, which an internship demands.

How do you stay organized when you have several small projects at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage multiple assignments without letting details slip.

What would you do

An operator brushes off your safety concern because they have done it this way for years. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise issues respectfully and get support without losing the operator's trust.

How would you explain a safety requirement to an engineer who sees it as slowing the project down?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate EHS value in terms a project team cares about.

About the work

How would you go about finding which regulations apply to a new piece of equipment being installed in the plant?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to research company, local and national requirements methodically.

What would you look for during a walk-through of a manufacturing area?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot common hazards like guarding, chemicals, noise and walkways.

What is a permit, and why would EHS need to be involved early in a construction project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that EHS requirements are cheaper to build into plans than to fix later.

What do you know about the hazards in automotive parts manufacturing?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the setting, from machining to chemicals to ergonomics.

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The full job description

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POSITION SUMMARY The BorgWarner Information Environmental Health and Safety Intern Program is designed to provide a hands-on opportunity and environment to learn the profession of EHS at the entry level from the perspective of a Tier-One Automotive Supplier. We are seeking EHS Interns for the traditional spring and fall semesters as well as the summer months between the spring and fall semesters. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Integrating environmental, safety and health requirements into the planning, permitting, design and construction execution documents for projects • Interpreting company, local and national regulatory requirements • Evaluating and applying specialized scientific principles to formulate project scopes and plans • Providing specialized environments, safety and health information in engineering and construction projects • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE • Currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelors degree program (or 2 plus 2) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Science, Fire Protection & Safety Technology, Health & Safety Management or related field from accredited college or University • Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health & Science, Fire Protection & Safety Technology, Health & Safety Management or related field • Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship KEY COMPETENCIES • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; Eliminates roadblocks; Creates focus. • Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the exceptions and requirements of internal and external customers; Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; Acts with customers in mind; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Decision Quality - Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; Sought out by others for advice and solutions. • Informing - Provides the information people need to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provide individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; Is timely with information. • Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers. • Learning on the Fly - Learns quickly when facing new problems; A relentless and versatile learner; Open to change; Analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; Experiments and will try anything to find solutions; Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; Quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything. • Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; Is actions oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with minimum of planning; Seizes more opportunities than others. • Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successful; Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. • Functional Technical Skills - Has the functional knowledge and skill to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. • Personal Learning - Picks up the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behaviors quickly; Watches others for their reactions to his/her attempts to influence, perform, and adjust; Seeks feedback; Is sensitive to changing personal demands and requirements and changes accordingly. Pay Range: $21.89 - $29.86 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: - Optional 401k available - Flexible Scheduling - Candidates not meeting the requirements will not be considered. Pay Range: $19.63-28.40 Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Bid • Employees with less than one year of service are only eligible to bid on higher paying labor grade positions. • Employees with more than one year of service will receive first consideration. • Employees in a Disciplinary Step 1 are eligible to bid on any job. • Employees in Step 2 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year. • Employees in Step 3 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year. • If an employee accepted a new position, they cannot bid on the same or lower paying labor grade for 1 year. • If you were previously forced out of this job classification and are interested in returning to the position, you must complete a job bidding form. • This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English; Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Interview • Applicants must meet all criteria in the job bidding process • Employees who have been interviewed within 6 months for the SAME exact position may not be re-interview. External Candidates: • This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English; Benefits: • Medical Coverage • Optional Dental and Vision Coverage • Participation in the Employee Incentive Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Flexible Spending Accounts • Company Paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) • Additional Family-Friendly Benefits • Mental Wellbeing Support - Internal Use Only: Indirect Hourly Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. 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