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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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerAmazon
Top cityArlington, VA
Cities hiring15
Work type78% On-site
Top industryRetail

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BWX Technologies
Licensing & Safety Analysis Engineer
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Licensing & Safety Analysis Engineer
BWX Technologies
Lynchburg, Virginia
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$85k - $177k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
5,001-10,000

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Sr. Engineer, Regulatory Affairs and Certification, Vehicle Safety
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Sr. Engineer, Regulatory Affairs and Certification, Vehicle Safety
Mitsubishi Motors R & D of America, Inc.
Arlington, Virginia
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Data Center Safety Engineer
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Data Center Safety Engineer
Tellusicom INC
Sterling, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Security Engineering
On-Site

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HITT Contracting
Safety Project Engineer
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HITT Contracting
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Safety Project Engineer
HITT Contracting
Falls Church, Virginia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
CPR Certification
1,001-5,000

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Amazon.com
Design, Commissioning & Startup Safety Engineer- WHS DCS, WHS DCS
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Design, Commissioning & Startup Safety Engineer- WHS DCS, WHS DCS
Amazon.com
Arlington, Virginia
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$67k - $130k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Safety Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
5 jobs
Lynchburg
4 jobs
Sterling
3 jobs
Dahlgren
2 jobs
Manassas
2 jobs
Fort Belvoir
2 jobs
Salem
1 job
Dulles
1 job
Vienna
1 job

Safety Engineer Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon3 open roles
Peraton
Peraton2 open roles
BWX Technologies
BWX Technologies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 Amazon, Peraton, and BWX Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Lynchburg, and Sterling. 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 22% of safety engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 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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