Safety Engineer

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey.

Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. At Hensel Phelps, our seasoned team members grasp the intricacies essential for every stage of mission critical development. From small‑scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasize not only operational efficiency but also addresses crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability and energy efficiency.

With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting‑edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.

Multiple locations may be listed, but this position is not hybrid or remote—it is a full‑time, on‑site role at one designated location. Please elect which location(s) you are applying for during your application.

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.

• Effectively communicate 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 which may include EM 385-1-1

• Assist the project superintendent in the completion, maintenance and management of 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.

• A 4-year degree is preferred

• Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested

• Valid Driver’s License, required

• Strong communication skills

• Computer software
  - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and Auto Desk Suite.

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,…