Safety Engineer

:Title: Safety EngineerLocation: Wenatchee, WAShift: Monday – Friday | Typical Business HoursBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and Disability Insurance as well as generous PTO. Year 2 triggers a retirement plan that comes with 15% of base pay annual contributions. Bonuses, Profit Shares, and Automobiles kick in with advance positions.Travel: Local travel to project sitesPosition Description: Safety EngineerThe 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.Essential Duties:Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, internal 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 company and trade partner safety performance.Attend awareness and competent person level courses.Learn the construction process and various roles and responsibilities of all positions.Requirements:The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree as well as previous military experience operating in safety-sensitive, high-accountability environments. Ideal applicants bring proven leadership, adherence to strict protocols, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams. Experience managing risk, enforcing standards, and working in dynamic, fast-paced settings, combined with basic computer proficiency and a valid driver's license, will support success in assisting project teams, maintaining safety programs, and ensuring mission completion with precision and integrity.