Site Safety Engineer

Opportunity

As a Safety Engineer, you will play a hands‑on role in ensuring the highest standards of safety on World‑Class construction projects. You will implement Emergency Response plans, conduct job site safety orientations, project safety meetings, and ensure compliance with contractual documents and regulatory requirements. Consistently safe jobsites are the result of training, ongoing focus and accountability. There’s a mutual responsibility to keep ourselves and each other safe, and we stand behind our safety motto: “If it’s not safe, I won’t do it and I won’t let others do it.”

Walbridge’s award‑winning safety program consistently delivers industry‑leading safety results.

You can be located anywhere in the US, if you are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long‑term basis.

• Conduct Safety Orientation:
  Deliver site‑specific safety orientations to all trades and subcontractors, ensuring everyone understands and follows safety protocols.
• Support Project Teams:
  Work closely with project and department management to ensure compliance with all safety, accident, and fire prevention programs, procedures, and policies.
• Investigate Incidents:
  Thoroughly investigate any incidents, accidents, or near misses, prepare detailed written reports of findings, and recommend improvements.
• Documentation and Inspections:
  Review safety documentation for accuracy and completeness, perform regular jobsite inspections, and ensure all reporting. Act as the company’s representative during OSHA compliance inspections.
• Promote Safety Culture:
  Organize and implement site safety recognition programs to encourage safe behaviors and celebrate achievements.
• Administer Drug‑Free Workplace Program:
  Support the site’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program, including conducting post‑accident alcohol and drug testing.
• Collaborate with Subcontractors:
  Work with subcontractors to reduce injuries and increase productivity by applying established safety methods and addressing safety issues directly with the owner.
• Analyze Hazards:
  Conduct and review Pre‑Task Analysis and Activity Hazard Analysis Plans for all construction activities, ensuring proactive risk management.

• A bachelor’s degree (Occupational Health & Safety preferred) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 2 years of construction safety field experience.
• Knowledge of how to develop, implement, and audit Pre‑Task Analysis for contractors and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and preferred OSHA 10‑ and 30‑hour certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%.

Excited to make an impact and be at the forefront of Walbridge’s award‑winning safety program? Apply now by clicking the “Apply” button below! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.