Product Safety Engineer Jobs in Arkansas
Product Safety Engineer jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, where manufacturing, defense, and consumer goods companies maintain significant engineering operations. Walmart's supplier network headquartered in Bentonville, Dillard's, and Lockheed Martin facilities in the state create steady demand for engineers specializing in product compliance, hazard analysis, and regulatory testing. Openings appear across experience levels, from early-career roles supporting quality teams to senior engineers leading certification programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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A Wholly-Owned subsidiary of EDG Inc.
Requisition Number: 2961
Job Title: Sr. Utility Safety Specialist
Date Opened: 6/29/2026
Location: Little Rock
Industry: Electric Utilities
Department: Electric Grid Services
Employment Type: Casual
Part-Time Available: Yes
FLSA Exemption: Non- Exempt
Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No
Job Summary:
This position provides safety services and expertise for projects on Transmission and Distribution Systems within the Electric Utility Industry. Experience working in and around electric utility substations is an important aspect of this position and should be emphasized in replying to this job posting. This position implements and coordinates programs to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and financial losses. The ability to influence others about the importance of safety by using your passion, knowledge and skills will be key to being successful in this position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Champion safety in the field by observing, coaching and taking action to avert safety related incidents
- Conduct field observations to assure compliance of OSHA regulations and Utility Company Safety rules
- Conduct close call/good catch and ongoing accident investigations
- Identify and address safety concerns and quality issues associated with the different parts of the project
- Conduct site and field visits in accordance with each scope
- Participate in design constructability reviews
- Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training (Safety manual work procedures, Combination grounding-Transmission Lines, Substation De-Energized Work Plan)
- Conduct Pre Construction/Safety Kickoff meetings to outline what is expected of contractors
- Conduct safety stand downs as applicable regularly and immediately after safety concerns or issues are observed
- Audit JSA/JHA’s, daily and as tasks change on the job
- Set safe work expectations according to OSHA and Utility Company regulations in accordance with governance processes
- Safety - Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis reviews
- Monitor skills and abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting
- Identifies and addresses all project safety and environmental hazards and concerns
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
- High School Diploma or the equivalent;
- Requires five (5) years’ experience in a Safety Specialist or similar role;
- Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHA regulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace.
- COSS, CUSP-Certified Utility Safety certification preferred;
- OSHA 500 certification preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas). This might include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.
- Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):
- Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20) pounds;
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively;
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation;
- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;
- Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;
- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart5

- Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority2

- Res1

- CBRE1

- Rexel1

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail4
- Energy1
- Education1
- Manufacturing1
- Technology & Software1
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product safety engineer jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety science, or a closely related technical field
- Knowledge of product safety standards such as UL, ASTM, or ISO applicable to Arkansas industries
- Experience conducting hazard analysis, risk assessments, or FMEA for manufactured products
- Familiarity with CPSC regulations and federal product safety compliance requirements
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential preferred
- Strong documentation skills and ability to write safety test plans and compliance reports
Product Safety Engineer Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product safety engineer in Arkansas?
Most product safety engineers in Arkansas begin with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or safety engineering. Arkansas does not require a state-issued license specific to product safety, but employers widely value the Associate Safety Professional credential as a stepping stone to the Certified Safety Professional designation through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Engineers working in defense or regulated manufacturing often pursue additional certifications aligned with their sector.
How much do product safety engineers make in Arkansas?
Product safety engineers in Arkansas earn a median of about $101,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,670 for the lowest 10% to over $151,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire product safety engineers in Arkansas?
Arkansas product safety engineer roles are posted by Walmart, Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, and Res and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Arkansas's mix of retail supply chain, defense contractors, and food and beverage manufacturers creates demand across multiple industry sectors.
Which Arkansas cities have the most product safety engineer jobs?
Little Rock, Bentonville, and West Memphis lead Arkansas in product safety engineer openings. Little Rock draws demand through government contractors and healthcare device companies, Fayetteville benefits from the dense Walmart supplier ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas, and Fort Smith's legacy manufacturing base in metals and packaging continues to generate consistent engineering roles.
Are there remote product safety engineer jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of product safety engineer openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that most of the work requires physical access to products, test labs, and manufacturing floors. The parts of the role most likely to be done remotely include documentation review, regulatory research, and standards compliance analysis.
How can I get hired as a product safety engineer in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for quality assurance technician or quality engineer associate roles at Arkansas manufacturers, which share significant overlap with product safety work. Large employers in the Northwest Arkansas corridor, including suppliers to Walmart's retail network, regularly bring on entry-level quality and compliance staff. Earning the Associate Safety Professional credential early signals commitment, and coursework in FMEA or product standards gives candidates a concrete edge during interviews.
Where can I find and apply to product safety engineer jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to product safety engineer jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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