Safety Engineer

About Atkinson

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. 

The Role

The Safety Engineer works to ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public on the project. The Safety Engineer is responsible for enforcing Atkinson's Safety and Health Policy as well as local and federal safety standards on job sites. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting employee safety training and consulting with project supervisors to develop safe work plans for all phases and tasks. Successful candidates will exemplify safety as a value.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public

• Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards

• Assist in the development and coordination of project-specific safety programs

• Identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective action

• Report project-specific safety performance and plans

• Assist with maintaining and managing all required training

• Develop, coordinate, and implement the overall project-specific safety program

• Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction, including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, etc

• Develop project-specific safety training for jobsite personnel, including subcontractors

• Coordinate third-party safety reviews, including OSHA

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health or related discipline

• 4+ years of relevant construction safety experience

• BCSP Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

• OSHA 30-hour training

• Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners

• Proof of training/competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, and heavy equipment safety

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. 

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work-life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations.  For this role, the base salary range is $80,000 - $110,000.