Construction EH&S Engineer: Drive Safety & Compliance

Socket.dev; Carney (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support construction projects across Maryland. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in EHS and recognized safety certification, with responsibilities spanning site inspections, incident investigations, and permit reviews.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and a commitment to safety culture, working with project teams to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and best practices on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to improving safety culture and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular job site inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations with interviews, data collection and documentation.
• Evaluate planning/permits like hot work, confined space, fall protection for safe implementation.
• Apply Industrial Hygiene principles to hearing conservation, silica, asbestos and lead work.
• Understand fire protection and storage/handling of flammable materials.
• Apply knowledge of OSHA regulations to on-site safety management.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Certified Safety Professional (BCSP GSP/ASP)

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support construction projects across Maryland. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in EHS and recognized safety certification, with responsibilities spanning site inspections, incident investigations, and permit reviews.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and a commitment to safety culture, working with project teams to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and best practices on