Safety Engineer (Greater Chicago Area)

Construction Safety Engineer

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 base salary + $10,000–$15,000 bonus

An established construction contractor is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer to support jobsite safety across its projects in the Chicago area.

This is a hands-on field position working closely with superintendents, employees and subcontractors to identify hazards, maintain compliance and build a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce company safety policies, project requirements and applicable OSHA standards.
• Conduct daily site inspections, identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with field leadership.
• Monitor employee and subcontractor activities to ensure safe working practices.
• Deliver site orientations, weekly toolbox talks and safety training, maintaining associated documentation.
• Advise superintendents on safe work planning, hazard prevention and appropriate PPE.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, prepare reports and track corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs, inspection records and employee training records.
• Support fire prevention, first aid readiness and the company’s drug-free workplace program.
• Coordinate with owners, regulatory representatives and insurance inspectors on safety matters.

Experience and Qualifications

• Construction safety experience, ideally 2–5 years in a field-based role.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry standards, including 29 CFR 1926 and 1910.
• Practical understanding of fall protection, excavation, confined spaces, cranes, scaffolding, electrical safety, lockout/tagout and PPE.
• OSHA 30-hour card and relevant OSHA training, including applicable 500, 501, 502 or 510 courses.
• STS or CHST certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR training and the ability to deliver workforce training.
• Some college education preferred.
• Strong communication, sound judgment and the confidence to address unsafe practices with employees and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate safety documentation.

Compensation and Benefits

• $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• $10,000–$15,000 bonus.
• Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.

To learn more, contact Adam for a confidential discussion.