Safety Engineer

Summary

The Safety Engineer supports the implementation of health and safety policies, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment across job sites and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring site-specific safety programs (e.g., HASPs) in alignment with company policies and OSHA/ANSI standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard analyses to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to training requirements (e.g., OSHA 500) and maintain safety equipment/PPE.
• Assist in investigations of accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; document findings and recommend preventive measures.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients for reporting and compliance.
• Participate in site orientations and safety training for employees and subcontractors.
• Affiliate in reviewing safety submittals, AHAs, and work plans for hazard mitigation.
• Support the organization of safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain leading/lagging indicators, analyze injury/incident trends, and manage case/return-to-work programs.
• Affiliate in monitoring safety documentation and software systems (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Procore).

Qualifications/Skills

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.
• Preferred: OSHA 30-Hour Training or equivalent safety certifications.
• Preferred: BCSP Construction Health and Safety Technician.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in construction/industrial safety or a related field; previous internships or entry-level roles are welcome.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Spanish-speaking skills are highly preferred. Experience with Procore or similar construction management software is preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to relocate for the project duration if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Reports to

Corporate Health and Safety, servicing the Martins VP of Operations.

Location

Falls Church, VA

Compensation

$60,000 to $80,000 annually commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Martins Construction is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.