Safety Engineer

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units: Design & Construction Business Operations Campus Operations and Maintenance Campus Planning and Strategic Investment Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer! Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. The Safety Engineer plays a critical role in promoting a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment for all Facilities Division employees. This position leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of occupational safety programs that support a wide range of operations from shops and fieldwork to laboratories and complex infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate brings advanced technical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions for unique or evolving safety challenges. If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces and influencing a strong safety culture across a large organization, we encourage you to apply and join our team. If you are committed to advancing workplace safety and are ready to make a meaningful impact across our Facilities Division, apply today and help strengthen the safety culture that supports our entire campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Detailed knowledge and experience base of enforcing or managing a wide range of occupational safety programs. Based on experience and training is able to critique proposed solutions to problems for viability as an effective solution
Capable of oversight of multiple safety programs covering a large and complex university environment, including lab, facility, machine & woodworking shops, and pilot plan operations
Understands and applies regulatory and university requirements for safe work for a variety of subjects and applications.
Knowledge of OSHA regulatory development processes and communication procedures in order to track early development efforts.
Valid North Carolina Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Prefer mixed experience including regulatory, industry, and lab involving a variety of situations/challenges
CSP, asbestos/lead certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs, including ergonomics, electrical safety, PPE, fall protection, confined spaces, shop/kitchen/field safety, and Job Hazard Analyses.
Conduct safety inspections and assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Strengthen and improve hazard control programs by analyzing existing processes and addressing identified gaps.
Manage vendor and customer relationships for safety-related programs, ensuring cost-effective and efficient service delivery.
Provide technical guidance on lead and asbestos regulations and serve as a knowledgeable backup for related programs.
Consult with Facilities units to evaluate safety concerns, recommend solutions, and support program implementation.
Develop innovative, practical solutions for complex safety issues, including those not covered by current state or federal regulations.
Review and analyze proposed safety solutions and emerging technologies to determine feasibility, compliance, and effectiveness.
Create and deliver occupational safety training content for complex topics, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
Support new employee orientation by developing and presenting safety training modules.
Ensure vendor-provided training meets university standards for quality, compliance, and clarity.
Monitor changes in occupational safety regulations and update university programs accordingly.
Assist departments in responding to OSHA violations, citations, abatement requirements, and penalty reduction efforts.
Participate in spill response for small chemical incidents on campus.
Communicate safety requirements, inspection results, and incident findings clearly to employees through written and verbal channels.
Translate complex regulatory language into practical, user-friendly guidance for university personnel.
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve safety concerns and promote a culture of awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Maintains training for emergency response.
Assists with occupational safety reviews of design drawings for new university construction projects.