Safety Engineer

The Office of Facilities and Safety in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks qualified applicants for the role of Safety Engineer
. This position is responsible for managing health and safety programs for The Grainger College of Engineering and providing risk management guidance and technical support to stakeholders. The position will develop, implement, and manage policies, programs and procedures that promote a safe, responsible and healthful learning and work environment for all Grainger Engineering faculty, staff and students. The incumbent will implement campus safety programs and promote practices to achieve program excellence in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.

• Manage health and safety programs for The Grainger College of Engineering and provide risk management guidance and technical support to stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and manage policies, programs and procedures that promote a safe, responsible and healthful learning and work environment for all Grainger Engineering faculty, staff and students.
• Implement campus safety programs and promote practices to achieve program excellence in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5013 - Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $55,000- $65,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 17, 2025
. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through  will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.

For further information about this specific position, please contact Rachael Coleman at rfoll2
. For questions regarding the application process, please contact .

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled that participates in the federal E-Verify program and participates in a background check program focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at , or by emailing accessibility.

• Associate

• Full-time

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