Senior Safety Engineer: Power & Utilities Projects Lead

Australia-Employment; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer (General Contractor) in Westmont, IL for a permanent, on-site role. You will lead safety programs across multiple construction projects, promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of construction safety experience, a BS in Safety Engineering, and deep knowledge of OSHA regulations. Travel to sites will be required as needed, with opportunities for professional development and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of construction safety experience in heavy civil/utilities.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement company safety programs across active projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments for compliance.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and education initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate safety planning into execution.
• Monitor OSHA, DOT, environmental, and client safety requirements.
• Analyze safety metrics and recommend continuous improvement strategies.
• Mentor Safety Engineers and field personnel.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Construction safety

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Safety Eng

Tools

MS Office

Safety software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer (General Contractor) in Westmont, IL for a permanent, on-site role. You will lead safety programs across multiple construction projects, promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of construction safety experience, a BS in Safety Engineering, and deep knowledge of OSHA regulations. Travel to sites will be required as needed, with opportunities for professional development and certification.