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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Shape the future of home design by leading technical architecture and delivery for a groundbreaking 3D application, collaborating closely with product teams to transform ideas into seamless experience...
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Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...
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Clinical Applications Engineer
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Unlock the potential of robotic minimally invasive care by supporting early users through their learning curve. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance procedural safety and effectiveness while pro...
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Partner with us to enhance robotic minimally invasive care by supporting early users, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with clinical teams to ensure effective system adoption and profi...
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Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of AI software development by owning our full data stack, from ETL to business intelligence, and driving impactful data modeling and visualization efforts across...
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Lead and innovate in our modeling group, managing a team of engineers to develop next-gen technology while ensuring seamless integration with AI and existing systems; collaborate closely with stakehol...
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Transform mission-critical applications by designing and developing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance while leveraging cloud infrastruct...
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Drive impactful disaster recovery efforts by overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading quality control initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance communit...
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Empower your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that define and execute product strategies. Cultivate senior talent while driving clarity in vision and achieving impactful results across d...
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Elevate our logistics operations by managing transportation networks across business units, optimizing costs, and improving service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships and driving performa...
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Drive the design and operation of robust AI systems, leading technical delivery and guiding teams in building high-throughput pipelines and production services that enhance customer engagement across...
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Execute enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies, driving automation and collaboration across engineering teams. Design and build reusable infrastructure solutions to enhance operation...
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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.