Safety Engineer

Atkinson Construction • Renton, WA

6d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Role The Safety Engineer works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. The Safety Engineer is responsible for enforcing Atkinson's Safety and Health Policy as well as local and federal safety standards on job sites. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting employee safety training and consulting with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks. Successful candidates will exemplify safety as a value.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant construction safety experience
• OSHA 30-hour training
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners
• Proof of training/competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, and heavy equipment safety

Nice To Haves

• BCSP Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public
• Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards
• Assist in the development and coordination of project-specific safety programs
• Identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective action
• Report project-specific safety performance and plans
• Assist with maintaining and managing all required training
• Develop, coordinate, and implement the overall project-specific safety program
• Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, etc
• Develop project-specific safety training for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors
• Coordinate third-party safety reviews, including OSHA

Benefits

• Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and commuter benefits).
• Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work-life assistance, and a holiday contribution program.

What This Job Offers

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