Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer – Facilities Division

Salary: $70,000 - $74,000 per year.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

Location:

Raleigh, NC.

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs including ergonomics, electrical safety, PPE, fall protection, confined spaces, shop/kitchen/field safety, and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Conduct safety inspections and assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strengthen and improve hazard control programs by analyzing existing processes and addressing identified gaps.
• Manage vendor and customer relationships for safety-related programs, ensuring cost‑effective and efficient service delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on lead and asbestos regulations and serve as a knowledgeable backup for related programs.
• Consult with Facilities units to evaluate safety concerns, recommend solutions, and support program implementation.
• Develop innovative, practical solutions for complex safety issues, including those not covered by current state or federal regulations.
• Review and analyze proposed safety solutions and emerging technologies to determine feasibility, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Create and deliver occupational safety training content for complex topics, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Support new employee orientation by developing and presenting safety training modules.
• Ensure vendor‑provided training meets university standards for quality, compliance, and clarity.
• Monitor changes in occupational safety regulations and update university programs accordingly.
• Assist departments in responding to OSHA violations, citations, abatement requirements, and penalty reduction efforts.
• Participate in spill response for small chemical incidents on campus.
• Communicate safety requirements, inspection results, and incident findings clearly to employees through written and verbal channels.
• Translate complex regulatory language into practical, user‑friendly guidance for university personnel.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve safety concerns and promote a culture of awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain training for emergency response.
• Assist with occupational safety reviews of design drawings for new university construction projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in enforcing or managing a wide range of occupational safety programs, capable of critiquing proposed solutions for viability.
• Ability to oversee multiple safety programs across a large and complex university environment, including labs, facilities, machine & woodworking shops, and pilot plant operations.
• Understanding and application of regulatory and university requirements for safe work across diverse subjects and applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulatory development processes and communication procedures to track early development efforts.

• Mixed experience including regulatory, industry, and laboratory settings with varied challenges.
• CSP, asbestos/lead certification preferred.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Programs.
• Disability Plans.
• Life Insurance.
• Accident Plan.
• Paid Time Off and other leave programs.
• 12 holidays each year.
• Tuition and Academic Assistance.
• Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The…