Explore Safety Engineer Jobs

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.

What Safety Engineers Do

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Paths in Safety Engineering

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.

Find Safety Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$82K - $172K *

Design and implement innovative AI solutions, guiding pilot programs from conception to execution while collaborating across teams to enhance system capabilities and performance in a dynamic environme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in firewall engineering to design and secure IT systems against unauthorized access and threats. Collaborate across teams to implement robust security policies, conduct assessments, an...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Innovate the future of digital experiences by leading architectural strategies and solving complex technical challenges across multiple teams. Drive impactful solutions that enhance customer engagemen...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing critical support for robotic systems in healthcare. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance user proficiency and ensure safe, effective procedures while driving inn...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare by providing expert support and training for robotic systems, ensuring seamless adoption and proficiency among clinical users. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience an...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in advancing robotic minimally invasive care. You'll support early users, provide technical expertise during procedures, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance sy...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing expert clinical support and training for robotic systems, ensuring effective adoption and proficiency among users. Collaborate with teams to enhance product usage and dri...

Cleveland, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $173K *

Lead the charge in innovative structural engineering for complex nuclear and commercial projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure safety and compliance while delivering high-quality designs a...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform supply chain efficiency through innovative technology solutions, guiding engineering operations and strategic initiatives while ensuring optimal performance across diverse applications in an...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $130K *

Tackle diverse mechanical design challenges; lead multi-discipline project teams in creating precise 3D layout drawings and innovative mechanical systems for power plants, while mentoring junior desig...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the future of power systems by designing automated tools for transmission planning. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows, ensuring reliable results that utilities and developers tr...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $173K *

Lead the charge in spacecraft structural analysis. Collaborate with engineers to ensure design integrity through advanced simulations, testing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment focused on...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $191K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading incident response efforts, monitoring systems, and enhancing security protocols. Collaborate with a global team to protect customer environments and drive...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of security at Pliant by leading a growing team of engineers. Drive cloud security, automate compliance, and enhance application security practices while maintaining a hands-on approa...

Union, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by pioneering advanced GTM systems that enhance revenue operations. As a key engineer, you’ll design and optimize data platforms, streamline automation workflows, and ensure seamless...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, leading complex cybersecurity initiatives. Drive project success by coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring the protection of sensitive dat...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K *

Empower public safety by driving new business in private EMS. As an Account Executive, you'll build relationships, manage sales cycles, and collaborate with teams to enhance community engagement throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving the design and deployment of AVEVA MES projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality solutions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance user adoption...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading design efforts in transportation projects, utilizing OpenRoads Designer. Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with stan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Shape innovative transportation projects by leading design efforts and collaborating across engineering disciplines to meet project goals efficiently.

Columbia, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Safety Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    With experience, Safety Engineers may advance into senior engineering, process safety, environmental health and safety, risk management, compliance, or safety leadership positions.