Safety engineers help protect people, facilities, and operations by identifying hazards and designing practical ways to reduce risk. Browse vetted Safety Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Openings may span manufacturing, construction, energy, transportation, technology, and other industries where safety is essential to reliable operations.
Safety engineers assess processes, equipment, and work environments to uncover potential hazards. They may conduct risk analyses, develop safety procedures, investigate incidents, recommend engineering controls, and help organizations meet applicable health and safety requirements. The specific focus depends on the industry, employer, and level of responsibility.
Employers often seek candidates with an engineering degree or related technical background, experience in safety or risk management, and strong analytical and communication skills. Familiarity with hazard analysis, incident investigation, safety management systems, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation can be valuable. Requirements vary by role; some positions may favor specialized industry experience or professional credentials.
Safety engineers can grow into senior engineering, environmental health and safety, process safety, risk management, compliance, or leadership roles. Career progression may involve taking ownership of complex programs, advising cross-functional teams, managing audits, or setting safety strategy across sites and operations.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by industry, location, and responsibilities, then review each listing for its specific qualifications, salary details, and work arrangements.
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Engineer innovative GN&C solutions for lunar missions, providing technical leadership and driving system performance from design to flight operations, while collaborating across multidisciplinary team...
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Quality Engineer (U.S. Army Program Office)
$82K - $172K *
Lead the charge in ensuring product quality for critical defense programs, overseeing quality management throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving compliance with industry...
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Join a dynamic team to lead risk management for large-scale construction projects. Drive risk identification, reporting, and mitigation strategies while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensu...
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Senior Substation Relay + Control Engineer
$105K - $150K *
Elevate the future of high-voltage systems by leading design and delivery of protection and control solutions for substations, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standar...
Today
Air Quality Consultant - Environmental Consultant II
$85K - $102K *
Shape the future of environmental compliance by providing expert consulting, navigating regulations, and helping clients across various industries implement effective strategies to manage their enviro...
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Lead the charge in technical project management for energy initiatives. Oversee installations, ensure quality, and drive projects from kickoff to completion while building critical partnerships and im...
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Commercial Sales Engineer - East
$105K - $150K *
Unlock potential by delivering technical solutions and presentations to customers, ensuring their needs are met through collaboration and innovative problem-solving in a dynamic, remote sales engineer...
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Create innovative AI-powered healthcare products by transforming complex workflows into intuitive applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful user experiences and own fe...
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Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer
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Transform communities by providing technical assistance for sustainable water infrastructure. Collaborate with underserved utilities to enhance funding access, evaluate projects, and promote innovativ...
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Engineering - BIM Technician III
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Empower your career by leading advanced BIM processes and model coordination for complex engineering projects. Utilize your expertise to enhance workflows, ensure compliance, and foster client relatio...
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Innovate secure network solutions by engineering and supporting robust infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security technologies, ensuring reliable connectivity and comp...
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Software Engineer, Data Integration
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Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...
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Security Engineer - Application Security (Senior)
$100K - $300K *
Join a team that's embedding security into every software development phase, enhancing product safety and reliability while directly influencing our technology offerings. You'll collaborate with engin...
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Senior Field Applications Engineer
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Elevate your career by leading complex installations and mentoring engineers as you manage project success and drive customer-focused outcomes in the semiconductor industry. Join us in optimizing tech...
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Senior Engineer - AI Test Automation
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Empower your career by developing AI-driven test automation solutions for airline APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing workflows and ensure high-quality software delivery i...
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Engineering Team Lead, Electrical
$126K - $167K *
Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...
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$195K - $270K *
Empower mid-enterprise organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture by simplifying complex concepts and driving meaningful relationships, ultimately paving the way for proactive vulnerability...
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Assistant Section Chief (Transportation Engineer V)
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Drive impactful projects by managing a $800M Federal Aid Program, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while enhancing operational efficiency across transportation initiativ...
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Senior / Principal Due Diligence Growth Lead
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Lead strategies to drive environmental due diligence growth, manage key client relationships, oversee project execution, and ensure delivery of high-quality results through effective team leadership a...
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Engage with clients to deliver tailored filtration solutions, leveraging your engineering expertise. Drive sales growth by building relationships and collaborating with internal teams to ensure custom...
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$140K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining security architecture by enhancing existing systems, developing new functionalities, and ensuring robust protection across cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with enginee...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Water Resources
$95K - $135K *
Empower communities by leading impactful water resources engineering projects. Collaborate effectively to design innovative solutions, manage project schedules, and ensure compliance with environmenta...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion growth by leveraging your engineering expertise to drive sales, build relationships, and expand market presence in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies a...
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Risk Consultant, Loss Prevention - Ontario region
$75K - $90K *
Unlock risk management potential by conducting assessments, preparing reports, and providing expert advice. This flexible, home-based role involves significant travel, ensuring comprehensive risk prev...
3 weeks ago
Electrical Engineering Program Manager
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...
2 weeks ago
What does a Safety Engineer do?
A Safety Engineer identifies workplace and operational hazards and helps reduce risk through engineering solutions, safety procedures, risk assessments, and incident investigations. Responsibilities vary by industry and employer.
What qualifications are commonly required for Safety Engineer jobs?
Many roles seek an engineering or related technical degree and experience with safety programs, hazard analysis, compliance, or risk management. Specific education, credentials, and experience requirements depend on the position.
Which industries hire Safety Engineers?
Safety Engineers work across industries such as manufacturing, construction, energy, transportation, and technology, as well as other sectors where managing operational and workplace risks is important.
How can I find Safety Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Safety Engineer listings on Ladders, where vetted professional jobs pay $100,000 or more. Check each listing for current compensation information, responsibilities, and qualifications.
What career paths can follow a Safety Engineer role?
With experience, Safety Engineers may advance into senior engineering, process safety, environmental health and safety, risk management, compliance, or safety leadership positions.