Safety Engineer Jobs in New York

Safety Engineer jobs in New York are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in construction, manufacturing, utilities, and transportation infrastructure across a market that draws entry-level candidates and senior professionals alike. New York City, Buffalo, and Albany anchor most of the openings, with large employers like Consolidated Edison, Turner Construction, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority among the most consistent hirers. The most in-demand specialties are construction site safety, process safety management, and environmental health and safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34+
Top employerCBRE
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring15
Work type79% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Xerox
Manufacturing Safety Engineer
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Manufacturing Safety Engineer
Xerox
Rochester, New York
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Environmental Engineering
$65k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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BAE Systems USA
Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer
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Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer
BAE Systems USA
Endicott, New York
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
Compliance & Risk
$121k - $205k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)
Senior Safety Engineer
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Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)
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Senior Safety Engineer
Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)
Syracuse, New York
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
On-Site
Associate's

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Plug Power Inc
Sr. Safety Engineer
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Sr. Safety Engineer
Plug Power Inc
Albany, New York
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Compliance & Risk
$92k - $138k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Spotify Usa
Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Policy & Safety
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Policy & Safety
Spotify Usa
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$227k - $325k/yr
Hybrid
Associate's

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Safety Engineer Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New York
14 jobs
Albany
3 jobs
Buffalo
3 jobs
Garden City
2 jobs
Syracuse
2 jobs
Alfred
1 jobs
Brooklyn
1 jobs
Cortland
1 jobs
Endicott
1 jobs

Safety Engineer Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CBRE
    CBRE2
  • Highgate
    Highgate2
  • Spotify Usa
    Spotify Usa2
  • Verizon
    Verizon2
  • WSP
    WSP2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Technology & Software5
  • Education3
  • Electronics & Hardware2

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across New York.

  • Active Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or willingness to obtain it
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction and 1910 general industry standards
  • Experience conducting site inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses
  • Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs for diverse field crews
  • Proficiency with safety management software and incident tracking systems

Safety Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety engineer in New York?

Most safety engineer roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a closely related field, followed by the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. New York does not issue a separate state safety engineering license, but employers in construction and utilities strongly prefer the CSP along with an OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry card. Gaining field experience through internships with New York City construction firms or industrial manufacturers accelerates the path to full professional roles.

Which companies hire safety engineers in New York?

Employers hiring safety engineers in New York right now include CBRE, Highgate, and Spotify Usa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of large-scale infrastructure projects, regulated utilities, and hospital systems means demand is distributed across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.

Which New York cities have the most safety engineer jobs?

New York, Albany, and Buffalo have the most safety engineer openings in New York. New York City leads because of its scale of active construction, transit infrastructure, and regulated industrial facilities, while Buffalo and Albany generate consistent demand through manufacturing operations, state agency work, and ongoing capital construction projects tied to regional economic development initiatives.

Are there remote safety engineer jobs in New York?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is largely hands-on work requiring physical site presence for inspections, audits, and incident response, so most roles are on-site or field-based. About 21% of safety engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote opportunities most commonly found in corporate safety program management, regulatory compliance review, and policy development roles that don't require daily site access.

How can I get hired as a safety engineer in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or coordinator role on a large construction or industrial safety team, where you assist senior safety professionals while building field hours toward CSP eligibility. New York City-based general contractors like Turner Construction and Skanska run structured new-grad safety associate programs, and the MTA periodically hires safety compliance trainees. An OSHA 30-hour card and any internship experience with a New York union contractor or facilities management firm gives candidates a meaningful edge over the competition.

Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and other hiring markets in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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