Site Safety Officer

M&J Engineering•Farmingdale, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Site Safety Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative team of experienced engineers, architects, scientists and other professionals. The Site Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring full compliance with NYS DOSH, NYC DEP, NYC DOT, and OSHA regulations across active project sites. This role provides daily oversight of field operations, enforces public safety requirements, conducts inspections, and supports incident prevention and response activities. The Site Safety Officer works closely with project management, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. M&J Engineering, P.C. (M&J) is a leader in construction management and inspection, civil, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel, airport, port, marine/coastal, and environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown to over 300 employees. Today, we are still dedicated to the highest levels of work and client satisfaction, standing steadfast to our corporate motto of finding “Innovative and State of the Art Solutions”.

Requirements

Minimum 1–5 years of experience in construction, environmental, or utility‑related safety.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926, NYS DOSH, NYC DEP safety protocols, and NYC DOT traffic control/MPT requirements.
Ability to interpret and enforce HASP, MPT, permit conditions, and site‑specific safety plans.
Proficiency in digital inspection platforms and safety reporting tools.
Excellent communication, documentation, and field‑coordination skills.
Ability to work across multiple active sites and respond rapidly to incidents or regulatory inquiries.

Nice To Haves

ASP – Associate Safety Professional
CSP – Certified Safety Professional
GSP – Graduate Safety Practitioner
CHST – Construction Health & Safety Technician
OHST – Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician
NYC DOB SST Supervisor Card
Experience supporting DEP, DOT, or heavy civil/utility projects

Responsibilities

Monitor daily field activities to ensure compliance with NYS DOSH, OSHA, NYC DEP, and NYC DOT rules, including permit conditions, HASP requirements, and Maintenance & Protection of Traffic (MPT) plans.
Conduct and document routine site inspections; identify hazards; verify corrective actions; maintain digital inspection logs.
Ensure adherence to OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926, NYS Industrial Code Rule 23, DEP site protocols, DOT traffic control standards, and project‑specific safety requirements.
Implement controls to protect pedestrians, motorists, and the surrounding community; verify barricades, signage, and traffic devices meet DOT specifications.
Lead initial incident investigations, secure the scene, collect statements, prepare preliminary reports, and communicate findings within required timeframes.
Reinforce safe work practices, conduct toolbox talks, and support onboarding of new personnel.
Maintain accurate records including JHAs, permits, inspection forms, corrective action logs, and regulatory notifications.
Interface with NYC DEP, DOT inspectors, and other authorities during audits, walkthroughs, and compliance checks.
Verify subcontractor compliance with HASP, PPE requirements, and project safety standards.
Support emergency planning, drills, and response readiness.