Safety Specialist - Wet & Dry Utilities - MD, DC

• Join a reputable utilities contractor with a strong growth plan
• Competitive pay, benefits & endless opportunities for growth

About Our Client

Our client is a growing commercial utilities contractor with offices in Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, delivering underground utility solutions across the DMV market. As a subsidiary of a larger construction group, they provide comprehensive civil construction services to both public and private clients. Their work includes wet utilities such as water, sewer, and storm, as well as dry utilities including power, telecom, and duct bank for commercial projects (no gas). Currently generating approximately $20M in annual revenue, the company has a clear and aggressive growth plan to scale beyond $100M+ over the next 5-10 years, creating long-term career stability and advancement opportunities.

Job Description

The Safety Specialist - Wet & Dry Utilities - MD, DC will be responsible for:

• Supporting and enforcing all company, client, and regulatory safety policies across utility projects
• Conducting regular site safety inspections for wet and dry utility work including trenching, excavation, shoring, utilities installation, and restoration
• Identifying hazards and unsafe conditions and working with operations teams to implement corrective actions
• Leading jobsite safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety training for field crews and subcontractors
• Ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations specific to underground utility work
• Reviewing and approving job hazard analyses, activity hazard analyses, and site specific safety plans
• Investigating incidents, near misses, and injuries and preparing clear, timely reports with recommended preventative measures
• Partnering with project managers, superintendents, and foremen to promote a proactive safety culture
• Tracking safety metrics including inspections, incidents, and corrective actions and reporting trends to leadership
• Coordinating with subcontractors to ensure alignment with safety expectations and documentation requirements
• Supporting emergency response planning and execution on active jobsites
• Staying current on safety regulations, best practices, and industry standards related to utility construction

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Safety Specialist - Wet & Dry Utilities - MD, DC will have:

• 3+ years of safety experience in heavy civil, utility, or underground construction
• Direct experience with wet and dry utilities including excavation, trenching, shoring, and confined space work
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and state/local safety requirements in MD and DC
• OSHA 30 certification required (OSHA 500 or 510 preferred)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience conducting jobsite audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Ability to write clear, thorough safety reports and corrective action plans
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with field crews, supervisors, and subcontractors
• Proficiency with safety documentation, reports, and basic technology platforms
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between jobsites as needed
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to influence and build a strong safety culture

What's on Offer

The Safety Specialist - Wet & Dry Utilities - MD, DC will receive:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Annual bonus potential based on company and individual performance.
• Profit sharing opportunity.
• Health, dental & vision insurance.
• 401k + match.
• 9 paid holidays.
• 12 days PTO.