Senior Safety Engineer

Holder Construction•Ashburn, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Safety Engineer to join our Safety team on our project in Virginia. This is a full-time, in person position. The Safety Project Engineer supports project-level safety coordination and serves as a key office-side safety leader across multiple active projects. This role builds upon foundational office safety experience and transitions into ownership of safety meetings, trade accountability, and implementation of Holder Construction’s safety program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management/EHS or a related field OR 3+ years of equivalent safety experience
Knowledge of construction industry practices, codes, and safety standards
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Experience with a general contractor
Professional safety certifications (e.g., GSP, CHST, CSP)
Experience leading safety meetings and investigations

Responsibilities

Lead project-level safety coordination and serve as the primary office-side safety contact
Review and hold subcontractors accountable for safety deliverables, including safety plans, JHAs, and crane plans
Lead safety meetings, including kickoffs, safety committee meetings, and worker feedback sessions
Coordinate and manage onsite safety training and safety incentive initiatives
Conduct accident investigations and support ELTs
Track safety metrics, observations, incidents, and lessons learned
Review crane plans and support engineered lift planning
Support campus-wide safety events
Provide overall office support to Holder field safety professionals