Ehs Engineer

ACTalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced EHS professional to serve as Safety Officer in Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on leading EHS programs, training, and regulatory compliance across a regulated environment including OSHA, DOT, and EPA frameworks.

The candidate will maintain records, conduct risk assessments, drive incident investigations, and support capital projects with EHS expertise. Contract-to-hire onsite role with competitive benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in EHS.
• At least 2 years in a regulated industry (pharma, medical device or related).
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations.
• Professional environmental or safety certification preferred (CHMM, CSP, CIH) or CSP required if no other certs.
• First Aid/AED/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety Committees and act as Safety Officer.
• Develop, conduct and track employee training on EHS programs.
• Maintain EHS records, licenses, and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and implement safety policies aligned with Global EHS.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Inspect facilities for EHS risks and coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage safety data sheets and incident investigations; supports corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous waste disposal programs and audits.
• Support capital facility projects with EHS input and vendor relations.

Skills

Ehs

regulated environment

Osha

dot regulations

epa regulations

Safety

Environmental health

Medical device

Health & safety

Safety training

CHMM

CSP

CIH

Industrial hygiene

Ehs management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in EHS/Industrial Hygiene or related

5+ years of professional experience

2+ years in a regulated industry (Pharma/Medical Device)

Federal & State regulatory knowledge (OSHA, DOT, EPA)

CHMM/CSP/CIH certifications preferred; CSP required if none otherwise

First Aid/AED/CPR certification preferred

Job description

Description

• Experience and working knowledge of EHS regulations and industry standards, including LOTO, machine safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, and Biosafety Level 2 requirements.
• Safety Officer and lead the Safety Committees.
• Develop, conduct, and track training of employees on EHS programs.
• Maintain EHS records, licenses and reporting to local, state, and federal organizations in compliance with regulations.
• Develop and support implementation of safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment of Global EHS objectives.
• Conduct job hazard analysis. Recommend preventative/corrective actions.
• Inspect facilities to identify EHS risks. Recommend preventative/corrective actions. Engage in regular virtual collaboration with corporate partners to share site performance, coordinate initiatives, and support a unified EHS culture across the organization.
• Ensure safety data sheets are maintained and readily available.
• Conduct incident investigations and assist in corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Coordinate safety and environmental audits and testing.
• Support capital facility expansion and renovation projects by providing EHS technical expertise and resources to new business and validation and engineering projects with ownership in outcomes.
• Manage relations with safety related service providers and vendors.

Skills

Ehs, regulated environment, Osha, dot regulations, epa regulations, Safety, Environmental health, Medical device, Health & safety, Safety training, chmm, csp, industrial hygiene, ehs management

Top Skills Details

Ehs,regulated environment,Osha,dot regulations,epa regulations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in EHS, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a regulated industry. Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or other regulated laboratory related industry experience is required.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State Regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA)
• Professional certification in the environmental or safety field (e.g., CHMM, CSP, or CIH) is preferred. Candidates without other relevant professional certifications are required to possess a CSP certification.
• First Aid/AED/CPR Certification preferred

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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