Title: Safety Engineer
Pay Rate Range: $55/hr (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract
Estimated End Date: August 17, 2026
Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift (Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM)
Location: Stanford, CA 94305 (Onsite)
Job Code: 1455990

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Safety Engineer to work onsite with our client, a world-class research and academic institution. In this role, you will collaborate with the Health and Safety team and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) staff to design, implement, and oversee safety systems and procedures across diverse facilities. As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Health & Safety Program Development (50%)

• Work closely with M&O management to identify, evaluate, and mitigate hazardous conditions, unsafe behaviors, and work practices.

• Recommend and implement containment and corrective actions for hazard control, including design improvements, methods, and procedures.

• Develop and draft comprehensive safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Machine Guarding, Hazardous Waste Management, and Mechanical Room Safety.

• Conduct health and safety inspections, exposure/risk assessments, and quantitative/qualitative data analyses.

• Provide recommendations and guidance for hazard prevention, risk control, and safety performance improvement.

Systems Safety & Quality Assurance (50%)

• Evaluate system safety requirements and develop a quality control framework for Maintenance and Operations leadership.

• Collaborate with engineers, facilities teams, and safety staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and university safety policies.

• Promote safety awareness through hands-on collaboration and by modeling best practices in the field.

• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, training records, and safety program updates.

• Participate in occasional evening or weekend work for safety audits, training, or emergency response as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related field (required).

• 1 5 years of experience in safety engineering, process safety, or systems safety.

• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk assessment, and control methodologies.

• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and state safety standards.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work onsite full-time and collaborate with multiple departments in a fast-paced academic environment.

• Strong problem-solving and emotional intelligence, especially under time-sensitive or high-pressure conditions.

• Experience developing or implementing safety procedures in facilities or construction environments.

• Previous work in higher education, utilities, or building operations settings.

• Certification(s) such as CSP, CHST, or CIH preferred.

• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and mechanical/electrical safety programs.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
Quality & Accuracy: Ensures all safety procedures and documentation meet technical and regulatory standards.
Culture of Safety: Promotes a proactive culture of safety, modeling compliance and hazard awareness.
Work Environment: Onsite, with occasional fieldwork in mechanical rooms, construction sites, waste management areas, and both indoor/outdoor facilities.

Tekberry offers a $100 referral bonus for referrals resulting in successful placements!

Tekberry, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc. is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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