Safety Engineer

Mid Atlantic Office – 1600 Tysons Blvd., STE 800, Tysons Corner, VA 22102, USA Position Description The Safety Engineer is a resource for supporting the safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. The safety engineer exercises judgment and discretion in making safety-related recommendations, implementing safety policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of safety matters in the field and office. This position assists the project team in planning, monitoring work activities and correcting unsafe acts or conditions. This is a safety sensitive position. Position Qualifications 4‑year degree preferred; Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested. Valid Driver’s License required. Computer software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite. Effective communication with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners. Knowledgeable of the company safety and health program, owner requirements and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., EM 385‑1‑1). Assist the project superintendent in completing, maintaining and managing the accident prevention plan, safety management tool and crisis management plan. Participate in the six‑step quality control/safety process including reviewing the activity hazard analyses and participating in follow‑up inspections. Conduct project safety audits including project point files. Assist with OSHA inspections, as necessary. Assist with accidents and near miss events including investigations, injury management and claim reporting. Assist in monitoring Hensel Phelps and trade partner safety performance. Attend awareness and competent person level courses. Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions. Physical Work Classification & Demands Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity. Walking – The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration. Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas. The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen. Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures. Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Compensation Range $74,100.00 – $81,900.00 USD annually Benefits Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for salaried employees. This position is eligible for company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee‑paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Salaried employees are eligible for paid time off from hire, an annual bonus plan (subject to company and employee performance), a company cell phone or allowance, and a vehicle or vehicle allowance (subject to company policy). A cost‑of‑living adjustment may also be included based on location. Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Employer Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose pay of others. Employees with access to compensation information may only disclose such information in response to a formal complaint, investigation, or if legally required. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr