Safety Specialist

Job Description Join a people‑centric organization where safety is a shared value and an integral part of how we deliver exceptional engineering solutions. As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist, you will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture while supporting teams in delivering high‑quality projects across the organization. In this role, you will be recognized as a subject matter expert and provide firmwide consultation to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. You will collaborate with project teams, technical leaders, and clients to elevate safety performance, influence strategy, and develop scalable EHS programs that support safe project delivery throughout the full project lifecycle. Responsibilities Utilizes a specialized depth of EHS expertise to collaborate as part of client and project pursuit teams to develop winning safe working environment approaches Partner with project managers, engineers, and client pursuit teams to develop competitive, practical, and compliant safety approaches for projects. Lead or contribute to cross-functional EHS initiatives focused on jobsite safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Interpret OSHA requirements, industry standards, and best practices applicable to construction and engineering environments, translating them into actionable solutions. Lead the development and rollout of firmwide EHS programs that support safe practices and operations. Collaborate across disciplines, offices, and project types to ensure consistent execution of Olsson’s EHS strategy. Analyze safety metrics, incident trends, and audit findings to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Represent Olsson professionally with clients, contractors, regulators, and industry partners. Qualifications You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities. You bring to the team: Bachelor’s degree in safety management, business, or related field preferred. 6–10 years of experience in safety roles within the engineering or construction industry. Experience designing and delivering engaging EHS training content. CPR/First Aid certifications and OSHA instructor credentials preferred. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, recordkeeping, and claim management practices. Demonstrated ability to independently develop solutions to complex EHS challenges. Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: Receive a competitive 401(k) match Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co