Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Safety Engineer for our Elgin, IL site. This mid-level role focuses on construction safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and proactive hazard management to protect workers and subcontractors.

You will lead site orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training, while maintaining OSHA logs and safety records. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany your commitment to safety excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive construction safety experience
• OSHA 30/500 series certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Safety Engineer

Elgin, IL, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

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

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