Senior Safety Engineer I

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer I responsible for implementing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program across multiple project sites and ensuring a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer safety programs at worksites, including site‑specific safety activities and training programs.
• Document and track safety violations, conduct safety audits, and analyze loss‑control data.
• Lead OSHA reporting, monitor subcontractor activities, and review safety submittals.
• Record, monitor, and analyze safety, injury, and hazard statistics.
• Provide safety‑related information, evaluate industrial hygiene concerns, and maintain knowledge of safety standards.
• Serve as a resource for safety issues, attend safety meetings, and assist with major incident analysis.
• Work with client safety personnel, union representatives, and insurance risk engineers.
• Ensure maintenance and inspection of safety equipment and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or equivalent; OR high school diploma with CHST Certification, OSHA 500, and a minimum of 10 years construction experience leading crews and planning work.
• At least six years as a dedicated construction safety professional responsible for managing project safety programs, conducting/reviewing hazard analyses, developing controls, conducting safety training, and planning work activities (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of four years of construction safety experience.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant safety software programs.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer‑service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 100 %.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Pay

Base pay range: $89,500 MIN – $120,800 MAX. Adjusted higher for certain locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL (+5 %), Seattle, WA and Portland, OR (+10 %), Washington, D.C. (+12.5 %). Base pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm with expertise spanning markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. As builders at heart, they work to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. “Let’s Redefine Possible®”.