Safety Engineer - Heavy Highway / Civil (ESOP)

Job Description

Safety Specialist — Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil (ESOP)

Location : Colorado (Denver metro & statewide travel) Employment Type :

Full-time Industry : DOT / Roads / Bridges / Earthwork / Utilities

Make a real impact on complex infrastructure. Our client (an ESOP contractor) is adding a project-level Safety Specialist to drive EH&S excellence across heavy highway and heavy civil jobsites. You’ll be the go-to safety advisor for project teams and subcontractors—on the ground, in the work, preventing incidents before they happen.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

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).

CHST preferred (or on track).

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.

Working Conditions

Field-first role : outdoors around heavy equipment, traffic control, variable weather; frequent walking on uneven ground, ladders / stairs, confined / bridge spaces.

Regular standing / walking; occasional climbing / kneeling; lift / move up to 25 lbs.

Vision / mobility suitable for active, dynamic jobsites.

Why This Role

ESOP participation with a contractor committed to building safely and investing in its people.

High autonomy, visible impact, and resume-making projects across Colorado infrastructure.

How to Apply (Read Carefully)

Send your resume, cover letter, and a project list detailing your experience with relevant heavy civil / highway projects — include project size, scope, location, and your specific role.

Email : fgomez@pcg-online.com

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person