Consulting Specialist – Industrial Hygiene

BSI; New Jersey; On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & dental

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

11 paid holidays

4 weeks PTO

Job summary

We are seeking a Consulting Specialist – Industrial Hygiene to support project-based client work across the New York City metropolitan area, primarily for NYC School Construction Authority projects. The role emphasizes field IH work, asbestos surveys, and regulatory compliance with long-term licensure goals.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of IH/EHS experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong report-writing skills, and willingness to travel locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IH/OHS or related field; master’s preferred
• 2–5 years in IH, EHS, or related environment
• Hands-on field assessments, sampling, monitoring or surveys
• Strong written and verbal communication; Word and Excel basics
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally
• Evening/weekend project support where needed

Responsibilities

• Support IH projects including air and noise monitoring and sampling strategies
• Assist with asbestos and hazardous building material surveys under licensed supervision
• Document IH field experience to support NYC licensure goals
• Conduct field inspections focusing on PPE, lockout/tagout, confined spaces
• Support hazard communication and client EHS programs
• Collect, interpret, and organize field data
• Prepare client-ready technical reports using Word
• Deliver in-person safety and regulatory training when needed
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery
• Travel to client sites in the NYC metro area
• Occasional evening or weekend project support
• Work independently and as part of a project team

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Field Work

Technical Reporting

Communication Skills

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, architecture, or related

Master’s degree strongly preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

BSI Consulting Services is a trusted and agenda-shaping partner providing ‘best practice’ technical, regulatory, and business expertise and intelligence for our clients’ most critical EHS, Supply Chain, and Digital risks and opportunities to achieve greater resilience, impact, and future-readiness.

Job Title: Consulting Specialist

Location: New York, NY

About The Role

BSI is hiring a Consulting Specialist – Industrial Hygiene to support project-based client work throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The majority of the work will support the NYC School Construction Authority, along with additional environmental health and safety projects across the region.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for an industrial hygiene or environmental professional with hands‑on field experience who is interested in expanding their experience in asbestos investigations, hazardous building materials, and NYC regulatory compliance.

The selected candidate will support a variety of IH and EHS projects while working alongside experienced consultants. The long‑term goal is to help the individual gain the qualifying experience and credentials needed to become a licensed NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator.

Key Responsibilities

• Support industrial hygiene projects, including air and noise monitoring, exposure assessments, and development of sampling strategies
• Assist with asbestos and hazardous building material surveys under the direction of appropriately licensed team members
• Document qualifying asbestos building‑survey experience in support of future NYC DEP licensure
• Conduct field inspections involving PPE, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, machine guarding, and other workplace hazards
• Support hazard communication, chemical safety, and other client EHS programs
• Collect, interpret, and organize field data
• Prepare clear, client‑ready technical reports using Microsoft Word and related software
• Deliver in‑person safety and regulatory training when needed
• Collaborate with internal project teams and clients to support timely project delivery
• Travel to client sites throughout the New York City metropolitan area
• Support occasional evening or weekend projects, including pre‑construction activities and contractor oversight
• Work independently in the field and collaboratively as part of a project team

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, architecture, or a related scientific or technical discipline; master’s degree strongly preferred
• Approximately 2–5 years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental health and safety, environmental consulting, hazardous building materials, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience conducting field assessments, sampling, monitoring, inspections, or building surveys
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports using Microsoft Word and basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally
• Willingness to support occasional evening and weekend project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting asbestos inspections, surveys, air monitoring, project monitoring, or abatement-related projects
• Current NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certificate
• Current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator Certificate

What We Offer

• BSI offers a competitive salary
• group-sponsored health and dental
• short-term and long-term disability
• a company-matched 401k plan
• company paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid time off

The salary for this position can range from $78,500 to $92,000 annually; the advertised salary range reflects the level, scope and responsibilities of the role. Starting salary within that range will be determined based on experience, skills, market considerations and alignment with internal equity principles.

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organizations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout out our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Our Excellence Behaviours: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviors represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity. Our Excellence Behaviors: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviors represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity. BSI is conducting face‑to‑face interviews where appropriate and possible. If you are invited to a face‑to‑face interview but feel more comfortable with conducting the interview virtually, please speak to a member of our recruitment team.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.