Construction EHS Engineer: Safety & Compliance Leader

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support construction projects across several Texas and Oklahoma sites, including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Tulsa.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field and a recognized safety certification (BCSP GSP or ASP). The position emphasizes site inspections, incident investigations, permit evaluations and promotion of a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum accreditations include a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety and a recognized safety professional certification (examples: BCSP GSP or ASP).
• Desirable: strong teamwork, commitment to safety culture, and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular job site inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Support incident investigations with interviews, data, photos and proper documentation.
• Evaluate planning/permits such as Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Excavation.
• Apply Industrial Hygiene concepts for hearing conservation, silica, asbestos, lead work and related areas.
• Understand fire protection and flammable materials storage/management.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Duties may include other site- and safety-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Professional communication

Team player

Safety culture

Personal development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Related field

BCSP (GSP or ASP)

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to support construction projects across several Texas and Oklahoma sites, including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Tulsa.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in an EHS-related field and a recognized safety certification (BCSP GSP or ASP). The position emphasizes site inspections, incident investigations, permit evaluations and promotion of a strong safety culture.