Safety Engineer I & II - Power

Mortenson
United States
On-site

Who this role is best for

Construction professionals with safety certification and organizational skills will find this rotational role in the U.S. construction industry rewarding.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction experience and safety certifications like CHST or STS will thrive in this role.
    — “High school diploma with CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30 Hour training, and minimum five years of construction experience”
  • Individuals who can build cross-functional relationships and manage multiple tasks will align well with this position.
    — “Build effective relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels”
  • Professionals with a background in occupational safety or health and a driver’s license are well-positioned for this role.
    — “Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred OR High school diploma with CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30 Hour training, and minimum five years of construction experience”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of travel, including up to 100% travel time.
    — “ability to travel up to 100%”
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
    — “Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status”
  • Compensation varies by location, with higher pay in specific cities like Denver, CO, and Washington, D.C.
    — “Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with OSHA reporting and safety program implementation in your resume and interviews.
    — “manage OSHA reporting”
  • Emphasize your ability to organize safety celebrations and train others on site-specific safety activities.
    — “organize safety celebrations, participate in project planning/hazard analysis”
  • Showcase your proficiency in safety-related software and Microsoft Office in your application materials.
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety-related software programs”
  • Demonstrate your communication and leadership skills through examples of managing PPE and safety budgets.
    — “manage PPE and safety budget”
  • Include experience with industrial hygiene concerns and safety data analysis in your application.
    — “evaluate industrial hygiene concerns, analyze safety data”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • zero injury safety program implementation
  • successful safety audits
Typical background
degree in occupational safety or related fieldconstruction industry experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Safety Program ImplementationOSHA ComplianceSafety AuditsIncident AnalysisSafety Training

Preferred

Project ManagementRisk Assessment

Stack & domain

Safety Program ImplementationSafety AuditsOSHA ReportingSafety-related Software ProgramsTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsActive ListeningCHSTSTSOSHA 30 Hour TrainingConstruction SafetyOSHA ComplianceIndustrial Hygiene

About the role

Original posting from Mortenson

Safety Engineer I and II 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Safety Engineer that will be Responsible for implementing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and ensuring a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site. 

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.  

Safety engineers must be open to work a rotational travel schedule of 3 weeks on 4/5 days off. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Implement and administer safety program at each worksite, assist in developing site-specific safety activities, conduct safety orientation/training 

Document and track safety violations, conduct safety audits, analyze safety data, assist with major incident analysis, manage OSHA reporting 

Review safety submittals, monitor trade partner work plans, assist with onsite injury management, organize safety celebrations, participate in project planning/hazard analysis 

Provide safety-related information, evaluate industrial hygiene concerns, maintain knowledge of safety standards/regulations, serve as safety resource, attend/chair safety meetings 

Collaborate with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, accompany safety/health/OSHA personnel on tours, ensure maintenance of safety equipment, manage PPE and safety budget 

Build effective relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred  

OR High school diploma with CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30 Hour training, and minimum five years of construction experience 

Previous related internship experience a plus 

Current driver’s license 

Detail-oriented, able to organize and manage multiple project tasks 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety-related software programs 

Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills 

Ability to interpret and communicate company policies 

Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills 

Effective public speaking and presentation skills 

Effective communication and active listening skills, openness to diverse input and feedback, ability to travel up to 100% 

Safety Engineer I 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: [see above] 

The base pay range for this role is $76.800 Min - $98,500 Max 

Safety Engineer II 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of related experience 

The base pay range for this role is $81,800 Min - $110,400Max 

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

Dental plan  

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 

Tuition reimbursement  

Adoption Assistance   

Gym Membership Discount Program   

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Please make note:  

 Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

  Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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