Safety Engineer I

Mortenson

183d

About The Position

Are you passionate about safety? Are you looking for a chance to help influence behavior and drive positive change? Do you love working with people and inspiring them to do what is right?
As a Safety Engineer at Mortenson, you will interact with a variety of people to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury program. You will work at a project site and support ways to ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in safety, occupational health or related field by summer 2026
• Are willing to be mobile / relocate frequently for project assignments, based on needs of the business
• Possess a current driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Have previous related internship experience
• Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Have a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and exemplary customer service skills
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple

Responsibilities

• Providing pre-construction support
• Lead the submittal and request for information (RFI) processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other Project Connect programs completely to closure
• Evaluate project design and engineering documents, handling their organization and distribution to necessary parties
• Perform project-specific tasks in preparation of Pre-Mobilization Kickoff meetings
• Compile, contact, and arrange for short-form subcontracts with local entities at the project site
• Assist in drafting subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Leading all aspects necessary for construction support
• Manage the quality assurance and quality control process as delineated in the Project Quality Plan
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and punch list final inspections
• Handle mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings, shop, and as-built drawings
• Coordinate creation of lift and formwork drawings
• Administering closeout processes
• Compile turnover documentation for specific DFW and transfer to customer per the project specific quality and TSO plan
• Assist Project Engineer and Project Manager with getting contract documents closed out with subcontractors and suppliers
• Support the final inspections and punch list process with the customer for specific DFW responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned, including:
• Participation in project safety audits and championing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program
• Scheduling
• Project Assignment:

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree