Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Senior Safety Engineer I - Civil
Implement and manage safety programs across construction sites to ensure a zero‑injury environment.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The engineer will oversee safety initiatives, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies throughout the project lifecycle. • Implement and administer site‑specific safety programs and training across multiple construction projects. • Document, track, and analyze safety violations, injury statistics, and loss‑control data. • Lead OSHA reporting, conduct safety audits, and review subcontractor safety submittals. • Serve as a resource for safety issues, attend meetings, and assist with major incident analysis. • Coordinate with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers. • Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and foster relationships across organizational levels.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety programs
- ▸incident reporting
- ▸safety audits
- ▸data analysis
- ▸client coordination
- ▸equipment inspection
What You Bring
Mortenson is hiring a Senior Safety Engineer I for its Civil Operating Group to lead the Zero Injury Safety program across U.S. construction sites, providing a safe environment for all on‑site personnel. The role involves extensive nationwide travel with scheduled home rotations and does not include visa sponsorship. Applicants should possess relevant safety education or certifications combined with extensive construction experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong organizational and communication skills. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in safety/occupational health or a high school diploma with CHST, OSHA 500, plus ≥10 years construction experience (≥6 years in safety). • Possess a valid driver’s license, detail‑oriented mindset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety software. • Travel up to 100% nationwide with home rotations every three weeks; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Requirements
- ▸bachelors
- ▸chst
- ▸osha500
- ▸10+ yrs
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸safety software
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $89,500 to $120,800, with location‑based adjustments, and includes eligibility for an incentive plan. The benefits package offers medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, paid leave, insurance coverage, mental‑health resources, tuition assistance, and other perks for eligible employees. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, life/AD&D/disability insurance, mental‑health tools, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discounts.
Work Environment
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