Safety Engineer

Salary Range: $74,100.00 - $81,900.00 (Colorado Only)

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Mission Critical Integrated Solution (MCIS)

Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. At Hensel Phelps, our seasoned team members grasp the intricacies essential for every stage of mission critical development. From small-scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasize not only operational efficiency but also addresses crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability and energy efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners
• Knowledgeable of the company safety and health program, owner requirements and applicable regulatory standards which may include EM 385-1-1
• Assist the project superintendent in the completion, maintenance and management of the accident prevention plan, safety management tool and crisis management plan
• Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including reviewing the activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections
• Conduct project safety audits including project point files
• Assist with OSHA inspections, as necessary
• Assist with accidents and near miss events including investigations, injury management and claim reporting
• Assist in monitoring Hensel Phelps and trade partner safety performance
• Attend awareness and competent person level courses
• Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions

Requirements

• A 4-year degree is preferred; Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested
• Valid Driver’s License, required
• Strong communication skills
• Computer software proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel-based templates), Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically:

• Walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type
• Move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery (calculator, copy machine, phone, computer printer)
• Communicate with employees and external stakeholders on a variety of topics
• Compute, analyze, and conceptualize mathematical calculations and formulas
• Sit in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• Read written communications, mail submissions, blueprints, and take/verify field measurements
• Climb: Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching (balancing)
• Stoop: Bend the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle

Environmental exposure:

• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Health savings account (HSA) (not available in Hawaii)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee-paid vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off beginning upon hire
• Annual bonus plan for salaried positions (project engineers and above), subject to company and employee performance
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance for project engineers and above
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location (subject to periodic review and adjustment)