Safety Engineer

FourGen Holdings • Oak Brook, IL

13d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Environmental Engineer provides technical safety and environmental expertise for renewable energy construction projects including solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role ensures safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection while supporting project teams across all phases of construction. The Safety & Environmental Engineer partners closely with project managers, field leadership, subcontractors, and corporate safety teams to implement safety programs, conduct field oversight, and manage risks that uphold Continental Energy Solutions’ high standards for safety performance and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Safety Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety, with at least 3 years leading electrical safety programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, NEC, EPA, and NFPA safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of electrical hazards, energized work controls, arc flash protection, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root-cause analyses
• Ability to influence teams and communicate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, and leadership
• Experience working with EHS management systems such as Enablon, Cority, Intelex, or similar platforms
• Ability to maintain clear documentation, regulatory records, and safety metrics
• Willingness to travel approximately 40%, including overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems preferred
• Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Associate Safety & Health Manager (ASHM)
• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site safety leadership and oversight
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, hazard assessments, and risk control reviews for solar and battery storage installations.
• Verify safe practices around energized electrical work, DC/AC systems, inverters, switchgear, and high-voltage equipment.
• Ensure proper implementation of safety programs including LOTO, arc flash protection, fall protection, confined space entry, trenching and excavation, and hot work.
• Lead daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and site safety huddles.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and incident response activities.
• Manage subcontractor safety performance
• Oversee subcontractor onboarding, safety orientation, and competency verification.
• Review and approve subcontractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and lift plans.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract safety requirements, permitting, and PPE standards.
• Escalate safety concerns and coordinate corrective actions with project leadership.
• Ensure environmental compliance
• Implement environmental management programs including stormwater protection (SWPPP), erosion control, hazardous and universal waste management, and spill prevention (SPCC).
• Support compliance related to battery and lithium-ion energy storage systems.
• Conduct environmental inspections and maintain regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate recycling, waste characterization, and disposal documentation.
• Lead safety training and orientation
• Deliver site-specific safety orientations to employees and subcontractors.
• Provide training on electrical safety, LOTO, fall protection, equipment operation, emergency response, and hazard communication.
• Maintain training records and ensure certifications remain current.
• Support incident management and continuous improvement
• Prepare site safety plans, environmental documentation, permits, and inspection records.
• Support project teams during constructability reviews to integrate safety and environmental requirements.
• Investigate incidents including near misses, injuries, electrical events, environmental spills, and property damage.
• Conduct root cause analyses and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Track safety metrics and contribute to safety reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• medical insurance with a generous company subsidy and HRA
• dental and vision
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% of salary deferrals
• profit sharing
• retirement benefit
• company-provided life and disability insurance
• liberal paid time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave and volunteer time off
• tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and company subsidized wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees