Safety Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Safety Engineer jobs in Ohio are in consistent demand, with openings concentrated in manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, and logistics across a workforce that runs from entry-level safety coordinators through senior engineers and program managers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the bulk of hiring, with large, established employers like Procter & Gamble, Parker Hannifin, and Honda of America regularly posting safety engineer roles across their Ohio operations. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio include industrial hygiene, process safety management, and construction safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.
Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.
Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.
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New Engineering Graduates Needed – Join CSA Group’s Graduate Development Program!
In the right engineer’s hands new and emerging products are like toys to be analyzed, examined, and evaluated! You have an opportunity to work in any of our global offices! Best of all, we will train you!
CSA Group has an opportunity for you to take on a Product Safety Engineer role in its Cleveland office laboratory. In this role, you will work on challenging projects to test and certify new and emerging products, anything from the most basic to complicated, before they hit the market!
CSA Group’s Graduate Development Program will provide you with the opportunity to gain the needed technical and project management skills required to become a Product Safety Engineer in our Cleveland laboratory. The Product Safety Engineer role is critical to ensuring that our clients’ products comply with global and regional safety and performance standards; this allows our clients to sell their products around the world.
If you have recently graduated or are anticipating to graduate within the 2026-2027 academic calendar year, we want you to apply. The target start date for our Product Safety Engineer (Graduate Development Program) is June 2027.
To learn more about CSA Group, please visit: https://www.csagroup.org/about-csa-group/careers/
Responsibilities:
- Be curious and eager to learn new technologies while applying basic electrical theory.
- Be willing to think outside the box to apply efficient methods of doing different tasks related to testing and certification.
- Work closely with a variety of Certification Managers to successfully complete training.
- Manage certification projects with the assistance of a mentor ensuring compliance with all applicable safety requirements.
- Evaluate products against requirements of the national standards and guidelines.
- Job shadow Product Safety Engineers and Laboratory Technicians to meet training requirements.
- Review test data/reports and show an understanding of technical requirements to support the application of the CSA Mark.
- Compile subsequent certification reports.
- Keep the Managers informed of project status as required, pointing out progress and findings. Correctly interpret the results from the tests.
Qualifications:
- New or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work unsupervised, in a team-based work environment.
- Must be self-motivated and client-service oriented
CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at talentacquisition@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred or required by most Ohio employers
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards for general industry and construction
- Experience conducting job hazard analyses, incident investigations, and corrective action plans
- Familiarity with Ohio BWC safety programs and workers' compensation compliance requirements
- Strong written communication skills for authoring safety policies, reports, and regulatory filings
Safety Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety engineer in Ohio?
Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering, or a related field, then gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial setting. Ohio does not issue a state-specific safety engineer license, but most employers expect the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Many Ohio employers also recognize the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) as a stepping stone while you accumulate the experience hours required for full CSP certification.
Which companies hire safety engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring safety engineers in Ohio right now include Schneider Electric, Amsty, and Intertek, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's deep manufacturing base, from automotive assembly to chemical production, means safety engineering demand is broad and spread across both large corporate employers and mid-size industrial contractors.
Which Ohio cities have the most safety engineer jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Cleveland have the highest concentration of safety engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its mix of large distribution centers, construction activity, and corporate headquarters, while Cleveland's industrial corridor and Cincinnati's chemical and consumer goods manufacturing base both generate steady demand, and smaller surrounding metros often reflect the footprint of a single major plant or campus employer nearby.
Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is fundamentally a site-based role, requiring physical inspections, hazard assessments, and direct workforce engagement that can't be done from a desk. About 30% of safety engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be focused on policy development, training content creation, or corporate EHS program management rather than frontline site work.
How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to safety coordinator or EHS technician roles at large Ohio manufacturers, which regularly hire candidates with a relevant degree and no direct experience. Honda, Ford's Ohio plants, and major third-party logistics operators in the Columbus area run structured onboarding for early-career EHS staff. Earning the Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) designation while you complete your first role signals seriousness to Ohio hiring managers and accelerates your path toward the full CSP credential.
Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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