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Safety Engineer
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Environmental Engineer/Stormwater Specialist
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
EHS Consultant (Environmental Operations - Air)
Duke Energy —Raleigh, NC
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Safety Engineer
Conti Civil, LLC. —Raleigh, NC
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior BESS Product Safety Engineer
AES Corporation —Raleigh, NC
- $113,000 - $141,525 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Environmental Project Manager - Water Permitting (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
Associate Safety Engineer
Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing —Cary, NC
- Overtime
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Traffic Safety Project Manager I
HNTB Corporation —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Team management
- Mentoring
Process Safety Engineer
Vulcan Elements —Raleigh, NC
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Engineering
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Safety Engineer I and II - Structured Cabling
M. A. Mortenson Company —United States
- $78,800 - $110,400 a year
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Safety Engineer

North Carolina State University -
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Training program design for professional development
Occupational health expertise
Program design
Laboratory safety
Workplace ergonomics
Electrical safety management
Health regulations in construction safety
Ergonomic assessments
Environmental compliance
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Electrical safety procedures
Driver's License
Employee health (regulatory compliance standards)
Continuous improvement
Team training
Research regulatory compliance
Confined space entry safety procedures
Policy implementation for research safety & compliance
Hazardous energy control
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)

Full Job Description

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194597EP

Internal Recruitment

Working Title

Safety Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range

$80,000 - $90,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

About the Department

Our mission is to provide educational, technical, advisory, and operational support to the campus community by working in cooperation with university personnel to protect the environment and promote a safe and healthy workplace.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

Join NC State’s Environmental Health & Safety team and play a vital role in creating a safe, innovative, and compliant campus environment. In this position, you’ll manage key Occupational Safety programs while partnering closely with the Occupational Safety Manager to reduce risk across a wide range of areas, including confined spaces, asbestos and lead safety, machine guarding, crane and hoist operations, electrical safety, ergonomics, OSHA recordkeeping, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of safety and innovation in a dynamic university setting. You’ll support cutting-edge research, collaborate with varied departments, and help protect a vibrant campus community through proactive safety leadership.

What You’ll Do

Drive Safety Excellence

Lead and support complex components of the university’s Occupational Safety Program with a high level of independence.
Evaluate program effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions that strengthen safety outcomes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to campus departments, offering expert guidance and practical, collaborative solutions.
Contribute to the development of innovative EH&S compliance programs—especially in research environments that push beyond traditional regulatory frameworks.

Manage and Grow Safety Programs

Develop and oversee a varied portfolio of programs, including ergonomics, electrical safety, fall protection, PPE, confined spaces, and safety in shops, kitchens, and field environments.
Partner with vendors and campus stakeholders to deliver effective, cost-efficient ergonomic and safety solutions.
Act as the EH&S liaison to departmental safety committees, helping foster a strong, proactive safety culture.
Review Facilities Modification requests to ensure safety is embedded in campus development projects.
Participate in inspections and emergency response efforts that support campus-wide safety.

Educate and Empower

Design and deliver engaging, high-impact safety training on a variety of complex topics.
Ensure all training materials—internal and vendor-provided—are accurate, compliant, and relevant.
Equip employees with the knowledge and tools they need to work safely and confidently.

Ensure Compliance & Advance Safety Standards

Stay current with evolving occupational safety regulations and proactively update programs to maintain compliance.
Conduct comprehensive inspections across varied environments such as machine shops, pilot plants, agricultural areas, and facilities operations.
Partner with departments to resolve safety concerns and navigate regulatory interactions, including OSHA inspections.
Provide guidance on citation response, abatement strategies, and penalty mitigation.
Identify emerging risks and develop forward-thinking solutions, particularly in areas where regulations are still evolving.
Support campus safety initiatives as a member of the spill response team.

Communicate with Impact

Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for employees.
Share inspection results, incident insights, and program updates through multiple channels, including in-person engagement and digital content.

In this role, your expertise directly contributes to the safety and well-being of a varied campus community. You’ll have the opportunity to shape safety practices in innovative research environments, influence campus-wide initiatives, and make a lasting impact every day.

Other Responsibilities

Maintains training for emergency response.
Assists with occupational safety reviews of design drawings for new university construction projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

Requires a detailed knowledge and experience base of enforcing or managing a wide range of occupational safety programs.
Based on varied experience and training this person must be capable of contributing to solutions to safety concerns associated with new technologies, without reliance on established practices.
Capable of oversight of multiple safety programs covering a large and complex university environment, including lab, facility, machine & woodworking shops, and pilot plan operations.
Understands and applies regulatory and university requirements for safe work for a variety of subjects and applications.
Demonstrated capability to assess weaknesses in solutions and approaches and skills associated with the to assigned hazard control programs, resulting in continuous improvement to these programs.
Ability to be able to both critique and clearly communicate safety concerns regarding a wide range of activities including but not limit to, electrical safety maintenance work practices, forklift and aerial lift operation, and ergonomics.
Knowledgeable about complex safety topics and able to deliver effective training covering a variety of issues including arc flash awareness, electrical PPE, office ergonomics, use of personal fall protection equipment, and electrical safety for mechanical trades.
Maintains accreditation as an office ergonomics specialist through coursework and practice. Requires a knowledge of OSHA regulatory development processes and communication procedures in order to track early development efforts.
Experience in development of solutions to compliance problems through personal experience and from interaction with other safety professionals is necessary to enable this person to develop solutions which are both effective and user friendly to administer for our university customer base (efficient solutions).
Advanced knowledge and understanding of occupational safety regulations above key responsibility is necessary due to the scope, breadth, and complexity of University operations and processes.
Requires an experience level and ability to craft solutions to safety concerns associated with new technology, where a solution “roadmap” may not exist.
This reality of safety work in a cutting edge research environment requires a well developed set of cost/benefit assessment skills, based on experience.
Due to the scope of the programs managed by this position, and scope and frequency of customer interactions, this position requires well developed written and oral communication skills to supplement technical ability.
Ability to assimilate information quickly and provide insightful feedback to co-workers and customers.
Ability to express concepts clearly to peers and manager. Provides critical input while maintaining a courteous demeanor in keeping with the goals of the EH&S Department.
Participates in safety inspection process, providing leadership for assigned occupational safety programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer mixed experience including regulatory, industry, and lab spanning at least 5 years involving a variety of situations/challenges.
CSP, asbestos/lead certification preferred but not required.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license required.
A valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License required

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

04/15/2026

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and cover letter.

Position Details

Position Number

00050203

Position Type

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

426301 - Env Health and Safety

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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