Safety Engineer at American Contracting & Environmental Services Incorporated – Washington, District of Columbia

About the Company

ACE is adding a dedicated and proactive Safety Engineer to help drive a culture of safety excellence on one of our large-scale environmental infrastructure projects. For over 21 years, ACE has been building complex environmental infrastructure that protects and preserves our world’s most precious resource—water. We’re consistently ranked a Top 200 Environmental Contractor by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and we take pride in delivering high-quality, self-perform work through a team-first approach. We invest in our people through robust professional development, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for growth on some of the most important infrastructure projects in the region. ACE focuses on our core value of Building to Last, which centers on building the people, the projects, the clients, and the communities we serve.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone with a few years of hands-on construction safety experience who wants to play a key role in maintaining and strengthening ACE’s safety-first culture. You’ll be a go-to resource for field staff, supervisors, and leadership—ensuring our people go home safely every day. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success of a high-profile project while expanding your career with one of the top-ranked environmental contractors on the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular, boots-on-the-ground safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure full compliance with OSHA, ACE policies, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain and manage safety documentation, including audits, incident reports, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and daily/weekly checklists.
• Support and lead safety trainings to keep the team informed, prepared, and compliant.
• Lead and document incident investigations and drive corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with field leadership to identify risks before work starts—and eliminate them before they become issues.
• Contribute to the development and rollout of company-wide safety initiatives.
• Act as a hands-on resource for all safety-related matters, supporting both field staff and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in heavy civil, industrial, or environmental work.
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field—or equivalent field experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required; OSHA 500 or CHST certification is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations and EM 385-1-1 standards.
• Skilled in completing and managing safety documentation and reports.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Highly organized and able to work independently in a dynamic field environment.
• OSHA 500 or CHST certification is a strong plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability. ACE Services is a drug-free workplace.

Learn more at www.buildingtolast.com