Safety Engineer I - Various Midwest Locations

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 76,800 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a passionate Safety Engineer I to implement safety programs at project sites in the Midwest. The candidate will work to ensure a safe work environment for team members and visitors, requiring a mix of education and significant construction experience. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and the flexibility of travel across multiple project locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma with CHST or STS certification and minimum five years of construction experience.
• Experience administering safety programs and conducting hazard analyses.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite.
• Document and track safety violations and conduct safety audits.
• Manage safety budget and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Detail orientation

Strong customer service skills

Ability to communicate policies

Effective public speaking

Teamwork orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety, health, or related field

OSHA 30 Hour training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety-related software

Job description

Safety Engineer I - Various Midwest Locations

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SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer I who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Engineer will work to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site.

This is a travel position with the ability to be full-time on a project site in the Midwest region. Mortenson offers competitive traveler benefits for projects away from regional office locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite, assist project management in developing site-specific safety programs, and conduct safety orientation and training
- Document and track safety violations, conduct work area safety audits, and analyze leading/trailing indicator data
- Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics, coordinate OSHA reporting, and review safety submittals
- Monitor trade partner work plans for safety concerns, assist with onsite injury management, and manage Return to Work assignments
- Organize project safety celebrations, provide resources for safety information, and evaluate industrial hygiene concerns
- Maintain knowledge of construction safety standards, serve as a resource for safety issues, and ensure maintenance of safety equipment and PPE
- Interface with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, and accompany safety personnel on work-site tours
- Manage safety budget, attend/chair safety meetings, and perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred;
OR
- High school diploma, CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30 Hour training with minimum five years of continuous construction experience
- Experience administering safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, implementing safeguards, contributing to safe work activity plans
- Previous related internship experience a plus
- Current driver's license
- Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks
- Ability to work in Microsoft Office and safety-related software programs
- Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to team members and outside parties
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, leadership skills
- Effective public speaking and presentation skills
- Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
- Ability to travel and be full-time on a project site in the Midwest region

A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $76,800 - $96,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.



Please make note:
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note
- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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