Safety Engineer II
Mortenson
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Salt Lake City, UT · Posted September 1, 2026
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About the job
Safety Engineer II
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer II who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Safety Engineer will work to implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety program at a project site and ensure a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors, and visitors to the construction work site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement and administer safety programs at each worksite for team members
Assist project management team in developing and executing site-specific safety programs and activities
Attend, coordinate, and conduct safety orientation and training programs at the project level
Document and track all safety violations, unsafe conditions, etc.
Conduct work area safety audits
Conduct project’s leading and trailing indicator data/document collection and trend analyses
Conduct or assist with major incident analysis
Record, monitor, and analyze Safety, Injury, and Hazard statistics
Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related field;
OR
High school diploma, STS/CHST Certification, OSHA 30 Hour Training, and a minimum of seven years of continuous construction experience leading crews and planning work, including at least five years with responsibility for managing safety programs at the crew or project level, conducting and reviewing hazard analyses and developing controls, planning work activities
Minimum of one year of related experience
Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office and pertinent safety-related software programs
Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills
Ability to interpret and communicate company policies to team members and outside parties
Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Effective public speaking and presentation skills
Current driver’s license
Ability to travel up to 100%
A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
The base pay range for this role is $81,800 - $110,400. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
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Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.