Safety Engineer

NREP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company contributions

Profit sharing

Long-term disability

Team outings

Community charity involvement

Job summary

John Burns Construction in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Safety Engineer to elevate safety performance across our projects by enforcing programs, conducting inspections, and leading toolbox talks. You will partner with field operations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions, while mentoring crews and delivering safety trainings to promote a proactive safety culture.

3–5 years of construction experience and OSHA knowledge are essential, with electrical safety background preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Electrical safety background preferred in electrical construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and enforce project-specific safety programs and policies.
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Lead safety training and toolbox talks.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements.
• Partner with field operations to identify and mitigate hazards before incidents occur.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

John Burns Construction is looking for a dedicated Safety Engineer to join our team and help drive our commitment to safety excellence across our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support and enforce project-specific safety programs and policies
2. Conduct jobsite safety inspections and audits
3. Lead safety training and toolbox talks
4. Assist with incident investigations and corrective action plans
5. Ensure compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements
6. Partner with field operations to identify and mitigate hazards before incidents occur

You Have:

1. Experience - 3 - 5 years’ experience in a construction environment
2. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices
3. Background in electrical safety and electrical construction environments preferred
4. Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations
5. Excellent communication and leadership skills
6. Ability to work collaboratively with project teams to promote a proactive safety culture

We Have:

1. A team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement
2. A commitment to your professional development
3. Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company
4. A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution
5. Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing, long-term disability
6. Team outings, and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community