Construction EH&S Engineer: Safety Leadership on Site

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for construction projects based in Virginia. The role requires leading safety on job sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, and implementing mitigation plans for hazardous conditions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS field and a BCSP certification (GSP/ASP), with strong communication and team collaboration skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety related field.
• BCSP (GSP or ASP) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job-site inspections to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations with interviews, data collection, photos, and proper documentation.
• Evaluate planning/permits (e.g., Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection) for safe mitigation.
• Apply Industrial Hygiene principles in areas like hearing conservation, silica, asbestos, lead.
• Understand fire protection and storage/handling of flammable/combustible materials.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and apply them on site.

Skills

EHS engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Related Field

BCSP GSP/ASP Certification

Job description

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer for construction projects based in Virginia. The role requires leading safety on job sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, and implementing mitigation plans for hazardous conditions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS field and a BCSP certification (GSP/ASP), with strong communication and team collaboration skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered as part of the package.