Safety Engineer (Recent Graduate)
About this role
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hiring a Safety Engineer through the federal Recent Graduates pathway — a genuine entry route for recent grads into federal service. The mission is protecting American workers: identifying workplace hazards, improving safety practices, and supporting enforcement of occupational safety standards. The role sits at GS-07/09 (2026 OPM base $43,106–$68,549 before locality pay, which adds more depending on duty station). Applications close October 23, 2026. The posting calls for engineering principles, workplace safety inspections, hazard identification, accident investigations, and OSHA compliance.
Posted on October 22, 2026, this opening appears in our Entry-Level Jobs listings. The role is based on site in Little Rock, AR; Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS, so it suits candidates within commuting distance. The advertised pay for the position is $43,106 – $68,549/yr, as published by the employer. The sections below summarise the role in our own words: what you would be doing, what the employer expects, what is offered in return, and exactly how to apply.
Job snapshot
| Employer | U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) |
|---|---|
| Job title | Safety Engineer (Recent Graduate) |
| Location | Little Rock, AR; Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | Entry-Level Jobs |
| Salary | $43,106 – $68,549/yr |
| Posted | October 22, 2026 |
| Listing source | U.S. Department of Labor (LinkedIn Weekly Jobs Roundup, Oct 19, 2026) |
What you will do day to day
While every employer organises the work slightly differently, the core of this Safety Engineer (Recent Graduate) role at U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) covers the following:
- Identify workplace hazards during on-site safety inspections
- Investigate workplace accidents and near-misses
- Apply OSHA safety and health standards to real workplaces
- Support enforcement actions where violations are found
- Advise employers on improving safety practices
- Document inspection findings and recommendations
What you will need
- Recent graduate (degree within the last 2 years; up to 6 for eligible veterans)
- Engineering degree or related qualifying education
- Knowledge of engineering principles and workplace safety concepts
- US citizenship
- Willingness to travel to work sites for inspections
This role is designed for candidates at the start of their career — reliability, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude carry as much weight as experience.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $43,106 – $68,549/yr, as published by U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA). Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- GS-07/09 federal pay plus locality adjustment
- Recent Graduates pathway with potential conversion to a permanent role
- Full federal benefits package (health, retirement, leave)
- Mission-driven work protecting American workers
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the official listing (U.S. Department of Labor (LinkedIn Weekly Jobs Roundup, Oct 19, 2026)), where applications are submitted directly to U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA).
- Complete every field of the official application and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Use coursework, volunteering, and part-time work as evidence — employers expect a short history.
- A short cover note explaining why this role, specifically, goes a long way at entry level.
- Apply promptly and follow up once, politely, after about a week.
- Make sure your voicemail and email address sound professional.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Recent Graduates pathway?
A federal hiring program for people who graduated within the last 2 years (6 for eligible veterans), with potential conversion to a permanent position.
When is the deadline?
Apply by October 23, 2026.
How do I apply for the Safety Engineer (Recent Graduate) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the official listing on U.S. Department of Labor (LinkedIn Weekly Jobs Roundup, Oct 19, 2026), where you submit your application directly to U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA). US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
What is the salary for this Safety Engineer (Recent Graduate) role?
The advertised range is $43,106 – $68,549/yr, as published by the employer. The final offer depends on experience, qualifications, and location, so confirm the current figure on the official listing before you apply.
Where is this job located?
This position is listed for Little Rock, AR; Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS and is a On-site role. Confirm the exact workplace address on the official listing.