Safety Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Safety Engineer jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, concentrated in defense contracting, federal facilities management, construction, and manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior program safety engineer. The most active hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Richmond, where major employers such as Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and DXC Technology maintain large operations that regularly seek safety professionals. The most in-demand specialties include systems safety engineering, occupational health and safety compliance, and construction safety management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for construction projects.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (WT) provides construction management services to numerous clients in a multitude of business sectors, throughout the United States. WT Business Offices have delivered successful construction projects in healthcare, higher education, laboratories, business offices, manufacturing, retail development, food processing and warehouse development. Construction activities are unlimited and require the EH&S Engineer to have a broad range of technical and managerial expertise.
Minimum candidate Accreditations
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Environmental Health and Safety Related field
- Recognized Safety Professional Certification (examples)
- BCSP (GSP or ASP)
Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
- Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.
- Personal development and commitment to their advancement and development.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the following experience and/or capabilities:
- Perform regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions have been completed.
- Support incidents investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.
- Evaluate various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
- Industrial Hygiene principles and techniques involved in Hearing conservation, Lasers, Silica, Asbestos, Lead work, as examples.
- Understanding of fire protection, flammable/combustible materials storage/management.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Regulations
- The preceding experience and capabilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the needs of the site and safety/field management varying by location, within the business unit.
Working Conditions
- Work is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
- Work hours will be determined at the Project or work assignment basis.
- Noise level varies based on location.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
A comprehensive benefits package is offered. For confidential review, qualified individuals should email a resume to the address provided.
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Category
Job Location
Position Type
Please note:
- Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
- The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.
Seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for construction projects.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (WT) provides construction management services to numerous clients in a multitude of business sectors, throughout the United States. WT Business Offices have delivered successful construction projects in healthcare, higher education, laboratories, business offices, manufacturing, retail development, food processing and warehouse development. Construction activities are unlimited and require the EH&S Engineer to have a broad range of technical and managerial expertise.
Minimum candidate Accreditations
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Environmental Health and Safety Related field
- Recognized Safety Professional Certification (examples)
- BCSP (GSP or ASP)
Desired candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Responsible team membership: commitment to the Project team, participation with company expectations, dedication to improving the safety culture throughout the business unit.
- Professional communications skills verbally as well as in written format.
- Personal development and commitment to their advancement and development.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the following experience and/or capabilities:
- Perform regular job site inspections to identify, document and recommend mitigation of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and verify correction actions have been completed.
- Support incidents investigations to include interviews, data compilation, photographs and completing proper documentation.
- Evaluate various planning/permits such as: Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, Steel Erection, Energized Work, Pre-cast Tilt-Up as examples for effective and appropriate mitigation techniques.
- Industrial Hygiene principles and techniques involved in Hearing conservation, Lasers, Silica, Asbestos, Lead work, as examples.
- Understanding of fire protection, flammable/combustible materials storage/management.
- Working knowledge of OSHA Regulations
- The preceding experience and capabilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the needs of the site and safety/field management varying by location, within the business unit.
Working Conditions
- Work is conducted in both indoor office settings, and outdoor constructions jobsite settings requiring sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
- Work hours will be determined at the Project or work assignment basis.
- Noise level varies based on location.
- Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
A comprehensive benefits package is offered. For confidential review, qualified individuals should email a resume to the address provided.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized or preferred by Virginia employers
- Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or related field
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and federal contractor safety compliance requirements
- Experience conducting hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety audits on complex projects
- Proficiency with safety management systems and incident investigation methodologies
- Strong written communication skills for preparing safety plans, reports, and regulatory documentation
Safety Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety engineer in Virginia?
Most safety engineer roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in safety engineering, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. Virginia does not mandate a state-issued safety engineer license for most roles, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold or are working toward the Certified Safety Professional credential issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Roles tied to defense or federal contracts often require security clearance eligibility in addition to technical qualifications.
Which companies hire safety engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring safety engineers in Virginia right now include Dept of Labor and Industry, Peraton, and BCI Sensors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors and federal agencies makes it one of the more active states for safety engineers with systems safety or government compliance backgrounds.
Which Virginia cities have the most safety engineer jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most safety engineer openings are Arlington, Dahlgren, and Manassas. Northern Virginia leads because of its dense cluster of defense contractors and federal agencies, while Hampton Roads is driven by Navy and shipbuilding operations, and Richmond draws openings from manufacturing, construction, and state government facilities work.
Are there remote safety engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is largely a hands-on, site-based discipline, so most roles require physical presence at facilities, job sites, or military installations. About 33% of safety engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the remote share skewed toward policy writing, documentation review, and program management roles rather than field or operational positions.
How can I get hired as a safety engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for safety coordinator or environmental health and safety associate roles at large Virginia construction firms, defense contractors, or federal facility management companies, which regularly bring in candidates without full safety engineer experience. Employers such as large Northern Virginia defense contractors and Richmond-area manufacturers often hire through structured early-career programs. Earning an associate safety professional designation and completing an internship with a Virginia-based contractor strengthens a new applicant's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to safety engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the positions that match.
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