Safety Engineer II - Energy Storage

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 81,800 - 110,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and other leaves

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer II - Energy Storage in Minnesota to implement safety programs and create a safe work environment. Key responsibilities include managing safety at project sites, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in safety, possess strong organizational skills, and have extensive experience in construction safety. Benefits include medical plans, 401k match, paid time off, and much more.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related safety experience.
• Efficient in organizing and managing multiple project tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs.
• Conduct safety orientation and training.
• Document and track safety violations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong teamwork orientation

Problem-solving skills

Effective public speaking

Strong customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

High school diploma with STS/CHST Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety-related software

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer II - Energy Storage 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%

Benefits

• 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

Compensation

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 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, O‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.