Safety Engineer

General Description

The Safety Engineer will assist the Safety Manager in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program.

Key Duties

• Assists in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts training, new hires safety training (NEST), and safety meetings and huddles.
• Performs project safety inspections and audits, and effectively communicates identified hazards, safety goals and expectations with craft and management employees and project management.
• Assist with monitoring the project for compliance with safety requirements.
• Has an understanding of regulatory record keeping requirements and safety administrative procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• General.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience.  Safety Engineer position is an entry-level job in the Construction Safety Field. 
• An undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related equivalent is required. 
• Knowledge of construction safety/current Federal and OSHA requirements preferred. 
• Working field knowledge including: Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction, Crane Operations, Asphalt Plant and Lay down Activities, along with various other grade and utility construction preferred. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and computer database functions. 
• Effective writing and communication skills required. 
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required. 
• Certification as a Safety Professional is a plus.
• Physical Demands.  The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Safety Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. 
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

• Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Safety Engineer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction and asphalt sites).
• Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.