Construction EH&S Engineer: Safety & Compliance Leader

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Charleston, SC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to oversee safety on construction projects. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field, and professional certification such as BCSP (GSP or ASP) is preferred.

The company delivers diverse construction projects across healthcare, education, laboratories, manufacturing, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S related field is required.
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to safety culture and teamwork on project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular job site inspections to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations with interviews, data, photographs, and documentation.
• Evaluate planning/permits such as Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Excavation, and related mitigation.
• Apply Industrial Hygiene principles (Hearing conservation, Silica, Asbestos, Lead).
• Understand fire protection and storage/management of flammable materials.
• Work in accordance with OSHA regulations and site safety requirements.

Skills

Professional communications

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Related field

BCSP certification (GSP or ASP)

Job description

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Charleston, SC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to oversee safety on construction projects. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field, and professional certification such as BCSP (GSP or ASP) is preferred.

The company delivers diverse construction projects across healthcare, education, laboratories, manufacturing, and more.