Safety Engineer IISafety Engineer II Safety Engineer II

M. A. Mortenson Company; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 81,800 - 110,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with Mortenson

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer II to implement the Zero Injury Safety program at project sites and ensure a safe environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site.

Responsibilities include implementing safety programs, coordinating training, conducting audits and incident analyses, and tracking safety metrics. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field required or equivalent work experience with CHST/OSHA certifications.
• Strong communication, team leadership, and public speaking skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety-related software.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite for team members.
• Assist project management in developing site-specific safety programs and activities.
• Coordinate safety orientation and training programs at the project level.
• Document, track, and analyze safety violations, unsafe conditions, and hazard statistics.
• Conduct work area safety audits and contribute to incident analyses.
• Monitor OSHA reporting requirements and maintain related documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field

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

BENEFITS

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage (for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours/week)
• Dental plan
• 401(k) 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 $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.

VISA & WORK AUTHORIZATION

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• 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.

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

• 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.

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