Safety Engineer
Hensel Phelps10 months ago
Fort Worth, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Hensel Phelps, founded in 1937 and one of the largest employee‑owned general contractors in the country, specializes in building development, construction, and facility services across a wide range of markets. The Safety Engineer supports the safety manager and project team on construction projects by implementing safety policies and procedures, monitoring work activities, and correcting unsafe conditions. This is a safety‑sensitive role requiring proactive recommendations and collaboration to ensure a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including Hensel Phelps staff and craft/trade partners.
- Interpret and implement the company’s safety and health program, owner requirements, and regulatory standards (including EM 385-1-1 where applicable).
- Assist the project superintendent with the accident prevention plan, safety management tool, and crisis management plan.
- Participate in quality control/safety processes by reviewing activity hazard analyses and following up with inspections.
- Conduct project safety audits, OSHA inspections (as needed), and investigations of accidents or near-miss events.
- Support monitoring of safety performance among Hensel Phelps and trade partner teams.
- Attend awareness and competent-person level courses and learn the construction process and related roles.
Required Qualifications
- A 4-year degree is preferred (an Occupational Safety and Health degree is suggested).
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel‑based templates), Prolog, Primavera, and AutoDesk Suite.
Benefits & Perks
- Company paid medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability benefits
- 401(K) retirement plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (not available in Hawaii)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Enrollment in vision and dental insurance (employee paid)
- Paid time off beginning upon hire
- Annual bonus plan for salaried employees based on performance
- Company cell phone or cell phone allowance per company policy
- Vehicle or vehicle allowance for eligible positions
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) subject to periodic review
Required Skills
Accident Investigation
OSHA Compliance
Communication
Primavera
AutoDesk Suite
Safety Audits
Risk Assessment
Construction Safety Protocols
Prolog
Blueprint Reading
Excel
MS Office Suite