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About the role
Safety Engineer — Data Center Construction Projects
Location: Vermont, United States (on-site) Employment type: Full-time Compensation: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour Schedule: 40 hours per week Work authorization: TN visa sponsorship available for qualified Mexican under USMCA
About the role
We are seeking a Safety Engineer to support the construction of mission-critical data center facilities in Vermont. This is an engineering position: you will apply safety engineering principles to analyze construction methods, design engineering controls, and develop the compliance programs that govern how work is executed on site.
You will work alongside project engineers, construction managers, and specialty contractors, translating regulatory requirements into practical engineering solutions for a technically complex, high-specification build environment.
Key responsibilities Conduct systems-level hazard analysis and risk assessment for construction activities, sequencing, and site logistics Design and evaluate engineering controls for identified hazards, applying the hierarchy of controls Develop, implement, and maintain the project's safety compliance program in alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards Analyze construction means and methods for fall protection, confined space entry, electrical safety, and crane and rigging operations, and specify the corresponding control measures Integrate safety engineering requirements into project planning, pre-task planning, and contractor coordination Evaluate incident and near-miss data to identify systemic causes and recommend corrective engineering measures Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and compliance reporting for project stakeholders and the client Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering — Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Civil, or a related engineering discipline. An engineering degree is required for this position. 2–4 years of professional experience applying safety engineering principles on construction or industrial projects Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, including fall protection, confined space, electrical safety, and crane and rigging requirements Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken) Ability to work on-site full time in Vermont, including four-season outdoor site conditions
Preferred
NEBOSH International General Certificate OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification Experience on data center, semiconductor, or other advanced industrial facility projects Experience coordinating safety requirements across multiple specialty contractors
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What to expect after you apply
- 1Application review · 24–48 hoursPaula or Sebastian personally reviews your resume. If there's a fit, we send a short WhatsApp/email with next steps.
- 2Discovery call · Week 130-minute call to align on scope, timeline, and USMCA/TN eligibility. We reveal the employer, the team and the offer package on this call. Honest read — if the pathway looks weak, we tell you.
- 3Client interviews · Week 2–3You interview directly with the hiring team. We prep you, brief them, and coordinate scheduling across time zones.
- 4Offer + visa filing · Week 4–6Offer letter, USMCA support letter, and consular appointment booked. We prep you for the interview — no surprises.
- 5Arrival + onboarding · Week 8–12Flight, housing, SSN, bank. We stay with you through the 90-day mark.