RISE Research Institutes of Sweden · 2 months ago
Safety Engineer — Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil (ESOP)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRISE is a contractor committed to building safely and investing in its people. They are seeking a project-level Safety Specialist to drive EH&S excellence across heavy highway and heavy civil jobsites, acting as the go-to safety advisor for project teams and subcontractors.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Lead safety on heavy highway/civil scopes: traffic control, bridges/structures, earthwork, utilities, paving, and night work
Run subcontractor precons and onboarding; set clear expectations tied to OSHA, DOT, FRA/FAA (as applicable), and client requirements
Coach superintendents/foremen on hazard ID, JSAs, corrective actions, and safe work planning around heavy equipment and live traffic
Deliver site-specific training (OSHA, client-mandated, task-based); lead New Employee Orientation
Own field execution of HCSS Safety inspections and Toolbox Talks; keep documentation tight and audit-ready
Conduct routine jobsite audits; investigate injuries, equipment damage, GL/auto incidents; drive root cause + corrective actions
Support company and project safety committees; champion a no-excuses safety culture
Qualification
Required
2–4+ years safety management in heavy highway/heavy civil (roads, bridges, utilities, mass earthwork, paving)
Solid command of OSHA standards
Working knowledge of DOT work zones, excavation/trenching, fall protection, rigging, cranes
Able to spot exposures unique to civil work and close the loop with practical fixes
Strong communicator and field presence; credible with craft, subs, and owners
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety software (HCSS Safety experience a plus)
Valid driver's license; able to pass background checks for airports/rail/military bases
Willing to travel across Colorado and respond to occasional after-hours events
Preferred
CHST preferred (or on track)
Benefits
ESOP participation with a contractor committed to building safely and investing in its people.
Company
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
As the challenges facing us as a society become increasingly complex, innovation alone is not enough; you need a strong innovation partner who can provide comprehensive support and a broad range of perspectives.
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