Safety Engineer II

About the Role

Key responsibilities include implementing and administering site safety programs, assisting project management with site‑specific safety planning, and delivering safety orientations and training. The engineer will document and track safety violations, conduct work‑area audits, collect and analyze leading and trailing safety indicators, assist with major incident analyses, monitor safety statistics, and coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements. • Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite. • Assist project management in developing site‑specific safety plans and activities. • Conduct safety orientations and training programs at the project level. • Document and track safety violations and unsafe conditions. • Perform work‑area safety audits. • Collect and analyze leading and trailing safety indicator data. • Assist with major incident analysis. • Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics. • Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety programs
• ▸safety planning
• ▸safety training
• ▸safety audits
• ▸data analysis
• ▸osha reporting

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking a passionate Safety Engineer II to interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, maintaining flexibility, resourcefulness, proactivity, and professionalism while handling confidential matters. The role focuses on implementing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at project sites to ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors. Candidates may hold a bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field, or possess a high school diploma with STS/CHST certification, OSHA 30‑hour training, and at least seven years of construction experience—including five years managing safety programs. Additional qualifications include strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety software, excellent communication and leadership skills, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel up to 100%. • Bachelor’s degree in safety/occupational health or related field, or high school diploma with STS/CHST, OSHA 30, and 7+ years construction experience (5 years in safety program management). • Minimum of one year related experience. • Detail‑oriented with ability to manage multiple project tasks. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety‑related software. • Positive attitude and strong customer service skills. • Ability to interpret and communicate company policies. • Strong teamwork, initiative, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities. • Effective public speaking and presentation skills. • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 100%.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸sts/chst
• ▸osha 30
• ▸7+ years
• ▸safety software
• ▸driver's license

Benefits

Benefits for non‑craft, non‑union employees working 25+ hours per week include comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous Mortenson match, paid time off and holidays, employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, a no‑cost mental health tool, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. The base salary ranges from $81,800 to $110,400, with higher ranges for certain locations, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. • Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage. • 401(k) retirement plan with 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 services. • Tuition reimbursement. • Adoption assistance. • Gym membership discount program.

Work Environment

Onsite