Senior Safety Engineer II

About the Role

The Senior Safety Engineer will develop and administer site-specific safety plans, oversee safety orientations and training, and provide coaching to engineers. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing loss-control data, leading incident investigations, managing injury cases, and reviewing safety submittals with subcontractors. The role also involves mentoring safety engineers, offering technical assistance, and evaluating industrial hygiene concerns while ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other regulations. • Implement and oversee Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple sites. • Develop, administer, and monitor site-specific safety plans. • Conduct safety orientations, train-the-trainer sessions, and coach engineers. • Collect and analyze loss-control data, injury trends, and support improvement actions. • Lead incident reporting, investigations, and injury case management, including return-to-work programs. • Review safety submittals, attend pre-construction meetings, and monitor subcontractor work plans for safety concerns. • Mentor and coach safety engineers, providing technical assistance and development opportunities. • Evaluate industrial hygiene concerns and ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety program
• ▸safety plans
• ▸safety training
• ▸data analysis
• ▸incident management
• ▸regulatory compliance

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field, or possess a high school diploma combined with CHST, OSHA 500 certification and at least ten years of construction experience, including six in a dedicated safety role. A minimum of five years of construction safety experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety software are required. Effective communication, coaching, and the ability to travel up to 100% with a valid driver’s license are also essential. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Mortenson does not accept unsolicited agency contacts without a valid agreement. • Travel up to 100% and maintain a valid driver’s license. • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field, or high school diploma with CHST and OSHA 500 plus ten years construction experience (six in safety). • Minimum five years of construction safety experience. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project tasks. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety-related software programs. • Excellent communication, coaching, and customer service skills. • Ability to interpret and apply Mortenson policies and work with diverse teams. • Active listening, openness to feedback, and strong interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸chst
• ▸osha 500
• ▸5 yrs
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸travel 100%

Benefits

Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no additional cost, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and paid time off along with holidays and other leaves. Additional perks comprise employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, no-cost mental-health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. Base salary for this role ranges from $103,033 to $129,313, with higher ranges for offices in Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C. Compensation is positioned based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no additional cost. • 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match. • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves. • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • No-cost mental health tools and concierge resources. • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. • Gym membership discount program.

Work Environment

Onsite