Safety Engineer II

Mortenson•Lincoln, NE

7d•$81,800 - $110,400

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Safety Engineer II to implement the company’s Zero Injury Safety program at a construction project site and help ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors. The role works with staff at all levels in a changing environment and calls for flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, efficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality. The Safety Engineer implements and administers worksite safety programs, supports the project management team in developing site-specific programs, and coordinates safety orientations and training. The role also documents and analyzes safety performance, conducts audits and incident analysis, and coordinates OSHA reporting and posting requirements. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field, or an alternate combination of a high school diploma, specified safety credentials and training, and substantial construction experience. A minimum of one year of related experience is also required. Travel may be up to 100%. The base pay range is $81,800–$110,400, with adjustments for certain listed office locations. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma, STS or CHST certification, OSHA 30-hour training, and at least seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least five years managing safety programs at crew or project level, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, and planning work activities.
Minimum of one year of related experience.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs.
Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate company policies to team members and outside parties.
Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
Current driver’s license.
Ability to travel up to 100%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite for team members.
Assist the project management team in developing and executing site-specific safety programs and activities.
Attend, coordinate, and conduct project-level safety orientations and training programs.
Document and track safety violations, unsafe conditions, and related matters.
Conduct work-area safety audits.
Collect project leading- and trailing-indicator data and documentation, and analyze trends.
Conduct or assist with major incident analysis.
Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics.
Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a 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.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.