Environmental, Health, Safety & Security Internship (May 2026)

Join Tesla as an EHS Intern to support safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability projects across multiple teams and locations.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Engage in a variety of EHS disciplines including equipment safety, industrial hygiene, occupational ergonomics, environmental compliance, sustainability, and training & education.
• Work under mentorship of EHS specialists and managers on projects critical to team success.
• Collaborate with teams from production to engineering to provide EHS support for day-to-day operations.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs and audits, deliver safety trainings, participate in workplace incident analyses, and help drive corrective actions.
• Support specific teams such as Construction Safety, Safety, Environmental, R&D, Sustainability Operations, Fire Management and Prevention, Emergency Management, and Industrial Hygiene.
• Assist with compliance to safety regulations, manage safety projects, analyze environmental data, and contribute to emergency preparedness and response.
• Work locations include Fremont, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Sparks, NV; Austin, TX; and Buffalo, NY.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Industrial Safety, Public Health, Safety, or a related field.
• Previous work experience or internships related to EHS or relevant expertise.
• Experience or knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Python.
• Ability to develop and maintain key project metrics and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies.
• Strong adaptability to change in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Aetna PPO and HSA medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans, including orthodontic coverage, with $0 payroll contribution options.
• Company-paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible time for salaried positions.
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits and employee discounts/perks program.

Training & Development

Interns work closely with managers, mentors, and teams to grow technically and personally through hands-on projects and experience at Tesla.

How to Apply

Applicants should ensure they can commit to a minimum of 12 weeks full-time starting May 2026 through August or early Fall 2026. International students using CPT must confirm ability to work 40 hours per week before applying.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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