Safety Engineer II

Mortenson; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 81,800 - 110,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision coverage

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer II to implement the Zero Injury Safety program at construction sites, coordinating with staff at all levels to maintain a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

The role involves developing site-specific safety programs, conducting orientations, documenting violations, and leading safety analysis. Travel up to 100% and a base pay range of $81,800-$110,400 are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field.
• OR High school diploma with STS/CHST certification, OSHA 30 Hour Training, and at least seven years of construction safety leadership experience.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety software programs.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies to team members and outside parties.
• Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite for team members
• Assist project management team in developing and executing site-specific safety programs
• Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level
• Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.
• Conduct work area safety audits
• Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses
• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis
• Record, monitor, and analyze Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer II 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite for team members
• Assist project management team in developing and executing site‑specific safety programs and activities
• Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level
• Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.
• Conduct work area safety audits
• Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses
• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis
• Record, monitor, and analyze Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field
• OR
• High school diploma, STS/CHST Certification, OSHA 30 Hour Training, and a minimum of seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least five years with responsibility for managing safety programs at the crew or project level, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, planning work activities
• Minimum of one year of related experience
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety‑related software programs
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies to team members and outside parties
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 100%

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

Base Pay

The base pay range for this role is $81,800 - $110,400. (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.

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.