Safety Consultant
About The Position
It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. We’re seeking a Safety Engineer who can lead hazard identification, strengthen safety controls, and keep our facilities and field operations running safely and efficiently. If you thrive on solving complex safety challenges and working independently across large geographic areas, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Strong engineering knowledge across multiple disciplines
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interpret regulations
- Experience with heavy equipment operations
- Expertise in industrial hygiene, risk management, biohazards, data systems, project management tools, and fiscal management.
- Legally operate a motor vehicle
- Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (or obtain within 360 days of hire)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of engineering principles and related disciplines including civil, industrial, mechanical, electrical, chemical, ergonomics, fire protection, and human factors.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply directives, laws, and regulations from local, state, and federal agencies.
- Knowledge of risk management, occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, biohazards, and chemical carcinogens.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze safety problems and apply standard and non‑standard safety solutions.
- Skill in computer systems, data processing, and statistical process control.
Responsibilities
- Identify hazards, evaluate unsafe conditions, and drive corrective actions across DOT worksites.
- Improve accident prevention programs and guide management on engineering and compliance requirements.
- Oversee hazard records and manage OSHA compliance priorities.
- Review materials, equipment, and engineering designs to ensure safe use in the field.
- Provide extensive OSHA mandated and regulatory training, including Defensive Driving, OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR/AED, confined space, lockout/tagout, and more.
- Conduct safety surveys, WorkZone studies, industrial hygiene assessments, and exposure monitoring.
- Prepare safety audits, job hazard analyses, emergency plans, environmental compliance projects, and accident investigations.
- Support managers in selecting safety equipment that meets EPA, NFPA, NIOSH, and OSHA standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
