Safety Engineer

Orion Talent; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with contributions

Generous PTO

Job summary

Orion Talent is looking for a Safety Engineer in Wenatchee, Washington. This role supports the safety manager and project team, implementing safety policies and managing a variety of safety matters throughout construction projects. Ideal candidates should have a 4-year degree, previous military safety experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Previous military experience in safety-sensitive environments.
• Adherence to strict protocols and effective communication across teams.
• Experience managing risk and enforcing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the safety manager and project team in completing construction projects.
• Make safety-related recommendations and implement policies and procedures.
• Conduct project safety audits and assist with OSHA inspections.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of safety regulations

Leadership

Risk management

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Shift: Monday – Friday | Typical Business Hours

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and Disability Insurance as well as generous PTO. Year 2 triggers a retirement plan that comes with 15% of base pay annual contributions. Bonuses, Profit Shares, and Automobiles kick in with advance positions.

Travel: Local travel to project sites

Position Description: Safety Engineer

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.

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, internal 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 company and trade partner safety performance.
• Attend awareness and competent person level courses.

Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree as well as previous military experience operating in safety-sensitive, high-accountability environments. Ideal applicants bring proven leadership, adherence to strict protocols, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams. Experience managing risk, enforcing standards, and working in dynamic, fast-paced settings, combined with basic computer proficiency and a valid driver’s license, will support success in assisting project teams, maintaining safety programs, and ensuring mission completion with precision and integrity.