Safety Engineer – Construction | Proactive, Team-Driven

John Burns; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company contribution

Profit sharing

Long-term disability

Team outings

Community charity involvement

Job summary

John Burns Construction is seeking a Safety Engineer to strengthen our safety program across multiple sites in Chicago. You will develop and enforce site-specific safety plans, lead toolbox talks, and collaborate with field teams to prevent incidents.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction, deep OSHA knowledge, and experience with electrical safety. You will conduct inspections, investigations, training, and work to promote a proactive safety culture that protects workers and meets

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in construction safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices.
• Background in electrical safety and electrical construction environments preferred.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with project teams to promote proactive safety culture.

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

OSHA knowledge

Electrical safety

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

John Burns Construction is seeking a Safety Engineer to strengthen our safety program across multiple sites in Chicago. You will develop and enforce site-specific safety plans, lead toolbox talks, and collaborate with field teams to prevent incidents.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in construction, deep OSHA knowledge, and experience with electrical safety. You will conduct inspections, investigations, training, and work to promote a proactive safety culture that protects workers and meets