Safety Engineer I

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) with expertise spanning markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. They are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in safety, occupational health or related field by summer 2026
• 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
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status

Nice To Haves

• Previous related internship experience
• Achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• 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
• Detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Participation in project safety audits and championing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program
• Scheduling

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