Safety Engineer, EHS – Engineering and Design
A Safety Engineer ensures equipment and facility designs meet safety standards across Chewy’s fulfillment network, reviewing engineering drawings, conducting risk assessments, and integrating controls into new builds, capital projects, and process changes using standards like ISO 12100 and ANSI B11.
- Compensation
- $107K–$207K / yr
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related engineering rigor
- 8+ years of experience in safety engineering or a related engineering role, preferably in warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, or manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, design packages, and technical specifications for complex mechanical and material handling systems
- Working knowledge of MHE systems, conveyor systems, racking, and general warehousing infrastructure, with the ability to evaluate and communicate safety risks in these environments
- Knowledge of applicable safety and engineering standards including OSHA (29 CFR 1910/1926), NFPA, ANSI (including ISO 12100 and ANSI B11 series), NEC, and equipment certification requirements (UL, CE,
- Experience participating in Management of Change (MOC) processes as a technical reviewer or SME; ability to evaluate proposed engineering and operational changes for safety impact and recommend effect
- Experience conducting risk assessments and safety design reviews, applying the hierarchy of controls to identify and mitigate hazards at the design and engineering stage
- Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) for engineering drawing review and layout evaluation
- Ability to build strong working relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, and operations leadership; strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audi
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EHS management software or reporting tools a plus
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities across a distributed network environment
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license- strongly preferred; PE-eligible candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered.
- Structural background or experience evaluating elevated structures, mezzanines, conveyor support systems, and racking installations in warehouse or industrial environments.
Full description
Job Description:
We are seeking a Safety Engineer, EHS – Engineering and Design to serve as the expert for equipment safety design and associated engineering standards across the Chewy Fulfillment Network (including Rx)! This role partners with Launch, Design, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Maintenance & Reliability, and EHS teams to establish, interpret, and integrate equipment safety requirements into new buildings, capital projects, process changes, pilots, and equipment deployments. Beginning with initial builds and continuing through commissioning, the Safety Engineer conducts equipment build reviews and technical risk assessments. They ensure machinery, automation, and material-handling systems include appropriate engineering controls and meet safety build standards.
Does this sounds like you? If so, we want you to apply today!
What you’ll do:
- Act as the embedded safety engineering SME for new buildings, capital equipment deployments, process changes, pilots, and equipment modifications across the Chewy Fulfillment Network, including Chewy Rx.
- Coordinate with Launch, Design, Construction, Engineering, Technology, Maintenance & Reliability (M&R), Operations, and EHS teams from concept through commissioning.
- Participate as a technical EHS partner in adapting to new procedures. Review equipment modifications, process changes, and facility alterations to identify design-related hazards.
- Review engineering drawings, CAD files, design packages, specifications, and vendor submittals for material-handling equipment, conveyors, automation, racking, and related warehouse systems to identify hazards and recommend engineering controls.
- Conduct safety design reviews and risk assessments for new and modified equipment using ISO 12100, ANSI B11, and hierarchy-of-controls principles. Maintain hazard logs and risk registers to track mitigation measures through implementation and closure.
- Interpret and apply applicable laws and industry consensus standards, including OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, UL, NEC, and CE conformity requirements. Define and track equipment certification requirements in coordination with vendors and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs).
- Establish equipment safety requirements and acceptance criteria for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Participate in testing to verify that safeguarding, interlocks, emergency-stop systems, access controls, and other required engineering controls are documented and function as designed before operational use.
- Ensure equipment safety requirements are incorporated into facility layouts, construction documents, equipment specifications, commissioning plans, FAT and SAT protocols, and turnover documentation.
- Develop, own, and maintain equipment safety policies, design standards, technical requirements, review processes, and supporting documentation for consistent application across the network. Develop technical training when necessary to support effective implementation.