Field Safety Engineer

Position Summary

The Field Safety Engineer supports daily safety operations on heavy civil construction projects throughout Arizona. This role partners with project management, superintendents, and field crews to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance across active construction sites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine field safety inspections and jobsite audits.
• Assist with implementing and enforcing company safety policies and procedures.
• Identify hazards and work with field leadership to develop corrective actions.
• Lead or assist with incident investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Facilitate daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, company standards, and client safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection reports, and training records.
• Aid in new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee training.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall protection, trench safety, confined space procedures, and excavation safety practices.
• Support project teams during client safety audits and inspections.
• Track corrective actions through completion and follow up with field leadership.
• Promote a positive, proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent construction safety experience.
• 2+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in heavy civil construction.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.
• OSHA 30 Construction certification required (OSHA 500 preferred).
• Strong understanding of excavation, trenching, underground utility, and earthwork operations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with field personnel while maintaining accountability.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel between project sites throughout Arizona.

Preferred Requirements

• CHST, STSC, ASP, CSP, or other recognized safety certification.
• Heavy civil, underground utility, roadway, or earthwork construction experience.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Equipment Experience: Excavators, Dozers, Motor Graders, Loaders, Scrapers, Compactors, Trench Boxes and Shoring Systems, Utility Installation Equipment, GPS Machine Control Systems.