Safety Engineer I Jobs

Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002…

…What are you waiting for?

Are you passionate about safety in construction? Are you looking for a position where you can influence behavior and drive positive change? Do you love working with people and inspiring them to do what is right?

As a Safety Engineer at Mortenson, you will interact with a variety of people to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury program. You will work at a project site and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

If you thrive in an ever-changing environment and are flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient, you'll love working here!

The base compensation range for this role is $71,000 - $88,900 (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%) This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

In this role, organization, flexibility, extraordinary customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include but are not limited to:

Assist project management team in developing and executing site-specific safety programs and activities

• Monitor and review trade partner work plans and activities for safety concerns
• Conduct work area safety audits
• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements
• Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level
• Assist with the organization and implementation of project safety celebrations and recognition/reward programs
• Review Safety Submittals and attend preconstruction and preparatory meetings with subcontractors
• Monitor Return to Work and Modified duty assignments
• Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.
• Participate in and contribute to project planning and hazard analysis
• Assist with onsite injury management and case management
• Record, monitor, and analyze Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics
• Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses

Provide resources of safety-related information

• Maintain operational knowledge of construction safety, OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
• Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns for all project team members
• Evaluate and offer solutions for industrial hygiene concerns
• Attend and/or chair safety meetings

Other duties as assigned

• Maintain project site Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assist the Project Manager with the management of the safety budget allocated for the project
• Collaborate with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, etc.
• Accompany safety, health, insurance, and OSHA personnel on work-site tours
• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and protective wear

• Partnership, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Shown positive and professional attitude, and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to team members and outside parties
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead multiple project tasks
• Previous related internships preferred
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Current driver’s license

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance.

Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:

• Employee assistance program and online mental health tool and concierge
• Adoption Assistance
• Dental plan
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Life, AD&D, business travel accident, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Medical and prescription drug plans – a choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage, an expert medical second opinion, a tobacco cessation program, and fertility benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement, parental leave, and other paid leaves
• Tuition reimbursement

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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