Safety Engineer I

Safety Engineer IMortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer I who can 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.ResponsibilitiesImplement and administer safety programs at each worksite, assist project management in developing site-specific safety programs, and conduct safety orientation and trainingDocument and track safety violations, conduct work area safety audits, and analyze leading/trailing indicator dataRecord, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics, coordinate OSHA reporting, and review safety submittalsMonitor trade partner work plans for safety concerns, assist with onsite injury management, and manage Return to Work assignmentsOrganize project safety celebrations, provide resources for safety information, and evaluate industrial hygiene concernsMaintain knowledge of construction safety standards, serve as a resource for safety issues, and ensure maintenance of safety equipment and PPEInterface with client safety personnel, union representatives, insurance risk engineers, and accompany safety personnel on work-site toursManage safety budget, attend/chair safety meetings, and perform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's or Associate's degree in occupational safety, health, or related field preferred;ORHigh school diploma, CHST or STS certification, OSHA 30 Hour training with minimum five years of continuous construction experienceExperience administering safety programs, conducting hazard analyses, developing controls, implementing safeguards, contributing to safe work activity plansPrevious related internship experience a plusCurrent driver's licenseDetail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasksAbility to work in Microsoft Office and safety-related software programsPositive and professional attitude, strong customer service skillsAbility to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to team members and outside partiesStrong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, leadership skillsEffective public speaking and presentation skillsActive listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedbackAbility to travel up to 100%A few benefits offered include:Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverageDental plan401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson matchPaid time off, holidays, and other paid leavesEmployer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insuranceNo-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resourcesTuition reimbursementAdoption AssistanceGym Membership Discount ProgramThe base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.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.