Safety Engineer II

Safety Engineer II – Mortenson

Summary: Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer II 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 construction site and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

• Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite for team members.
• Assist project management team in developing and executing site‑specific safety programs and activities.
• Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level.
• Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.
• Conduct work area safety audits.
• Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses.
• Conduct or assist with major incident analysis.
• Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics.
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field; OR high school diploma with STS/CHST Certification, OSHA 30‑hour training, and a minimum of seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least five years managing safety programs, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses, and developing controls.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety‑related software programs.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer‑service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies to team members and outside parties.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leave.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Base Pay Range: $81,800 - $110,400 (higher by location: 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 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.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

• 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.