Safety Engineer - Irvine, CA

Job Description

Compensation Range (Southern California Only)
Salary Range: $72,390.00 – $80,010.00
Anticipated Cost of Living Adjustment: $19,200.00 (COLA)
Total Compensation Range: $91,590.00 – $99,210.00

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee‑owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

The Safety Engineer is a resource for supporting the safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. The safety engineer exercises judgment and discretion in making safety‑related recommendations, implementing safety policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of safety matters in the field and office. This position assists the project team in planning, monitoring work activities and correcting unsafe acts or conditions.

This is a safety sensitive position.

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners.
• Be 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.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Computer software proficiency:
  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), Prolog, Primavera and Autodesk Suite.
• Physical work classification:
  Moderate work, up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for salaried employees, including company‑paid medical, life, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA), employee assistance program (EAP), vision and dental insurance, paid time off, annual bonus plan, company cell phone or allowance, and vehicle or vehicle allowance. A cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) may also be included.

Irvine, California