Safety Engineer

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• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
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About Hensel Phelps 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.

Position Description 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.

Position Qualifications

• 4‑year degree preferred;
  Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.
• Valid Driver’s License, required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), Prolog, Primavera and Auto Desk Suite.

Essential Duties

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

Physical Work Classification & Demands

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position requires walking, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, stooping, reading/seeing, speaking, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and finger‑typing. Frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders and constantly operates a computer and other office machinery. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures, noisy environments, precipitation and wind.

Benefits Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for salaried employees, including company‑paid medical, life, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(k), HSA, employee assistance program, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, annual bonus plan for project engineers and above, company cell phone or allowance, vehicle or allowance, and a cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) may be included.

Equal Opportunity And Aff… Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants who have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees accessing compensation information are restricted to disclosure per legal duty and authorized purposes. (41 CFR 60‑1.35(c))