Job Description

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) Engineer who is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, safety, and health programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety. This role plays a key part in ensuring site operations meet or exceed OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

  Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and maintain ESH policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk/hazard assessments to proactively identify safety and environmental risks.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses; conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, hazardous waste, stormwater, and spill prevention and control plans.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation and reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Deliver training and provide technical guidance to employees and contractors on safety procedures, PPE usage, emergency response, and environmental responsibilities.
• Support sustainability initiatives and drive continuous improvement in ESH performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure safe design, operation, and maintenance of facilities, systems, and equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in occupational health and safety, or 2+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards, industrial safety regulations, and risk management practices.
• Experience with hazard analysis, accident investigations, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver Health & Safety (H&S) training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience developing technical solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex safety concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects with significant impact on operational results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.

• Professional certification(s), such as:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Safety or Environmental disciplines

• Experience designing safety devices, protective equipment, or engineering controls to mitigate workplace hazards.

• Strong familiarity with ergonomics, human factors, and applied physiology in occupational settings.

• Prior experience performing safety audits and writing safety standards or procedures.

• Expertise in specialized areas such as:

• Radiation protection
• Toxicology
• Stormwater, hazardous waste, or air emission compliance

• Knowledge of sustainability programs and continuous ESH improvement initiatives.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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