EHS Director: Utility-Scale Solar Safety Leader

SG, Inc; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SG, Inc is seeking a Safety Director (Electrical) to lead the EHS strategy across utility-scale solar projects in Manassas, VA, with field travel to sites. You will design and govern comprehensive safety programs spanning high-voltage interconnections, civil earthworks, and heavy equipment operations.

The role requires a proven track record in building end-to-end safety programs, managing site safety managers, and ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA/NFPA 70E).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Construction Management.
• 8–12+ years of dedicated EHS experience in commercial or heavy industrial construction, with at least 5 years leading safety programs on utility-scale solar, substations, or large-scale utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated history of building, implementing, and scaling corporate EHS programs and safety culture shifts across multi-site utility construction operations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA 500 Authorized Construction Trainer or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certificate.
• NFPA 70E / Arc Flash Safety Training Certification.
• Current CPR / First Aid / AED Certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and institutionalize company-wide EHS management systems for utility-scale solar execution.
• Review and update core field safety tools and conduct bilingual toolbox talks (English/Spanish).
• Establish EHS performance benchmarks and track lagging/leading metrics (TRIR, DART, EMR).
• Manage regional EHS managers, site safety coordinators, and third-party consultants.
• Interface with owners, EPC partners, utility stakeholders, and regulators (OSHA, state plan representatives).

Skills

EHS leadership

Safety program design

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Field safety coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Occupational Health & Safety

Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

SafetyCulture / iAuditor

Benchmark Gensuite

Vector EHS

Job description

SG, Inc is seeking a Safety Director (Electrical) to lead the EHS strategy across utility-scale solar projects in Manassas, VA, with field travel to sites. You will design and govern comprehensive safety programs spanning high-voltage interconnections, civil earthworks, and heavy equipment operations.

The role requires a proven track record in building end-to-end safety programs, managing site safety managers, and ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA/NFPA 70E).