Civil-Safety Engineer I

Civil Safety Engineer 

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer I for our Civil Group who has the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. 

The Safety Engineer will work to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

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

Qualifications:

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• A year of safety experience 
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs 
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to team members and outside parties
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills
• Current driver’s license
• Knowledge of self-perform work
• Travel – rotations, 3 weeks on-site and 5 days off
• Bachelor’s OR Associate's degree in safety, occupational health, or related field OR a High School diploma, STS/CHST Certification, OSHA 30 Hour Training, and a minimum of 5 years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least 3 years with responsibility for managing safety programs at the crew or project level, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, and planning work activities or equivalent experience in a relevant field. 

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with a generous 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 with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role  is $76,800- $96,000. (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%).

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

Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.  No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted  without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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