Safety Engineer

HENSEL PHELPS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment

Long-term disability

401(K) retirement plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Vision and dental insurance enrollment

Paid time off beginning upon hire

Annual bonus plan

Company cell phone or allowance

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Engineer in Denver to support the safety manager and project teams on construction sites. The role emphasizes implementation of safety policies, corrective actions, and incident investigations across field and office settings.

The candidate should have a 4-year degree (OSH preferred) and strong communication skills, with a valid driver's license and experience with MS Office, Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is preferred.
• Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• MS Office, Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the safety manager and project team to complete construction safely.
• Assist with planning, monitoring work activities, and correcting unsafe acts.
• Conduct project safety audits and participate in inspections.
• Assist with OSHA inspections and incident investigations.
• Maintain accident prevention, safety management, and crisis plans.
• Coordinate with staff and trade partners on safety requirements.
• Attend required safety courses.
• Learn construction processes and roles across sites.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Valid Driver's License

MS Office / Excel

Education

4-year degree preferred

Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel Templates

Prolog

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Compensation Data

$78,000.00 - $81,900.00

Job Description

The Safety Engineer is a resource for supporting the safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. The safety engineer exercises judgment and discretion in making safety‑related recommendations, implementing safety policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of safety matters in the field and office. This position assists the project team in planning, monitoring work activities and correcting unsafe acts or conditions. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners
• Knowledgeable of the company safety and health program, owner requirements and applicable regulatory standards which may include EM 385-1-1
• Assist the project superintendent in the completion, maintenance and management of the accident prevention plan, safety management tool and crisis management plan
• Participate in the six‑step quality control/safety process including reviewing the activity hazard analyses and participating in follow‑up inspections
• Conduct project safety audits including project point files
• Assist with OSHA inspections, as necessary
• Assist with accidents and near miss events including investigations, injury management and claim reporting
• Assist in monitoring Hensel Phelps and trade partner safety performance
• Attend awareness and competent person level courses
• Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is preferred
• Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested
• Valid Driver’s License, required
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

A 4-year degree is preferred.

Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.

Benefits

• company paid medical insurance
• life insurance
• accidental death & dismemberment
• long-term disability
• 401(K) retirement plan
• health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
• paid time off beginning upon hire
• annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance
• company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy
• vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps' policies
• cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1-35(c)