Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Safety Engineer I - Energy Storage
Manage and enforce safety programs on construction sites to achieve zero injuries.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Mortenson is looking for a Safety Engineer I to support its Zero Injury Safety program on construction sites. The role involves interacting with staff at all levels, providing proactive and professional safety leadership while maintaining confidentiality. • Implement and administer site‑specific safety programs and conduct safety orientation and training. • Document safety violations, perform work‑area safety audits, and analyze leading and lagging indicator data. • Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics; coordinate OSHA reporting and review safety submittals. • Monitor trade‑partner work plans for safety concerns, assist with onsite injury management, and manage Return‑to‑Work assignments. • Organize project safety celebrations, provide safety resources, and evaluate industrial hygiene concerns. • Maintain knowledge of construction safety standards, serve as a safety resource, and ensure proper maintenance of safety equipment and PPE. • Interface with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers; accompany safety personnel on site tours. • Manage the safety budget, attend or chair safety meetings, and perform additional assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety programs
- ▸safety audits
- ▸data analysis
- ▸osha reporting
- ▸client interface
- ▸budget management
What You Bring
The position requires 100% travel on a rotating schedule of three weeks on site followed by five days off, including travel days. It is an on‑site role with no remote work and does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants need either a bachelor’s/associate’s degree in occupational safety or a high school diploma with CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30‑hour training, and at least five years of continuous construction experience. A valid driver’s license, strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to travel up to 100% are also required. • Experience administering safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, and contributing to safe work activity plans. • Strong customer service orientation, effective public speaking, presentation, and active listening skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety‑related software applications.
Requirements
- ▸osha 30
- ▸chst
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸construction
- ▸travel
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
The base salary ranges from $78,800 to $98,500, with higher rates in select locations, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. • Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage; dental plan; 401(k) with generous company match. • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance; paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves. • No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; gym membership discount.
Work Environment
Onsite