Safety Engineer

Jobot; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance (med/dx

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Strong industry reputation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Safety Engineer for an on-site role in Elgin, IL. The position focuses on leading construction safety and health programs across designated sites, monitoring subcontractor safety performance, and conducting regular safety training and inspections.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of construction safety experience, with OSHA certifications preferred. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and 401(k) with employer matching in a permanent,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive construction safety experience.
• OSHA certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction safety and health leadership at designated site(s).
• Monitor safety efforts of employees and subcontractors; enforce safety rules.
• Conduct site safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training.
• Perform daily site safety inspections and recommend hazard abatement.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses; prepare reports.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and training records.
• Assist Drug Free Workplace Program with testing responsibilities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Tools

OSHA 30/500

STS

CHST

Job description

Safety Engineer

$80000 - $100000 per year | Elgin, IL | On-site | Permanent

Safety Engineer - Elgin, IL - Construction

A bit about us:

We're a full-service commercial construction firm handling projects from ground-up builds to complex renovations across the Chicago area. Our work has earned us recognition as an ENR Midwest Top Contractor and a Crain's Chicago Largest Contractor, and we're now expanding that expertise into the Southeast. Safety and quality drive everything we build, and we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming Minorities, Women, People with Disabilities, and Veterans to apply.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000, based on experience
• Employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Mental health support through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Join a well-established, growing company with a strong industry reputation

Job Details

• Provide construction safety and health leadership and compliance oversight at designated construction site(s)
• Monitor safety efforts of employees and subcontractors, and enforce company safety rules and compliance regulations
• Conduct site specific safety orientations, weekly toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training
• Perform daily site safety inspections and recommend hazard abatement
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare written reports of findings
• Maintain accurate safety records, including OSHA 300 Logs and training logs
• Assist with the Drug Free Workplace Program, including pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug testing
• Requires 3–5 years of progressive construction safety experience; OSHA certifications (STS, CHST, OSHA 30/500 series) preferred