Associate - Process Safety Consultant

Jensen Hughes; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes invites Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 graduates to apply for an entry-level Associate Process Safety Consultant position in our Columbia, MD office. The role offers in-office work with some hybrid/remote options, and potential opportunities across Mid-Atlantic offices.

You will join a global team of engineers and consultants dedicated to making the world safer and more resilient, with paths toward professional licensure and growth within a diverse, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related field.
• Travel up to 30% of time depending on client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and making the world safer and more resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service by independently managing tasks and collaborating with team members.
• Analyze and interpret diverse technical documents to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Review and interpret procedures, drawings, and regulations to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform engineering analyses and other technical tasks as directed by a project manager.
• Assess safety, health, and environmental risks and prepare clear reports and recommendations.

Skills

Effective communication

Willingness to travel

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has exciting career opportunities available for an entry-level Associate Process Safety Consultant in our office in Columbia, MD. This position is primarily an in-office role with some hybrid/remote work possible. We are open to considering candidates for our other offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Please refer to our full list of office locations here .

Winter 2026 and Spring 2027 graduates are welcome to apply and join our global team of 1,500+ engineers, scientists and consultants who are among the very best in the industry. We continue to build on our heritage of making the world a safer place. We have served on more than 150 committees for international codes and standards to help drive adoption throughout the world. With tens of thousands of projects under our belts, we have the expertise needed to help with any challenge clients may face.

Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

You will be given early responsibility and the opportunity to progress rapidly. Jensen Hughes encourages all degreed engineers to achieve professional licensed status, and we offer help and support during the process.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service by independently managing tasks and collaboratively contributing to team efforts to address the complex needs of clients.
• Analyze and execute diverse instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form to ensure alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Review and interpret a wide range of technical documentation, including procedures, specifications, drawings, policies, regulations and guidebooks, ensuring thorough understanding and compliance with applicable standards.
• Perform research, testing, modeling, engineering analysis or other technical tasks as directed by a project manager.
• Assess safety, health and environmental risks posed by chemical compositions, materials, production processes and engineering designs, and prepare a variety of work products designed to manage those risks.
• Assist in the presentation of complex information by consolidating data into clear, concise reports, presentations, spreadsheets and other deliverables tailored to support informed decision-making and actionable recommendations for clients.
• Communicate effectively with managers, coworkers and clients.
• Develop creative solutions to practical problems in dynamic environments with limited standardization, leveraging critical thinking and adaptability to address unique challenges.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other related science and engineering field.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of your time depending on client needs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, to be demonstrated through interviews and writing samples.
• Passion for continuous learning, exceeding client expectations and making our world safe, secure and resilient.

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National Pay Range

$60,000 - $100,000 USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review.

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