Entry Level HSE Professional

Jacobs; Clayton (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level HSE Professional to support a pharmaceutical project in Clayton, NC. You will assist the Project HSE Manager to lead safety initiatives, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement aimed at zero injuries and minimal impact on client operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in safety-related field and 0–2 years of construction HSE experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Hybrid work is offered with benefits and a comprehensive health program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
• 0–2 years construction HSE experience or related support role.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support and leadership to a Clayton, NC pharmaceutical project.
• Assist the Project HSE Manager in delivering safety excellence and incident prevention.
• Support communication, training, and governance to ensure compliance with HSE processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related major

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Entry Level HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) Professional to support the Life Sciences North America (LSNA) project portfolio.

As part of our team, in this initial remit you will provide HSE support and leadership to a pharmaceutical project in Clayton, NC. You will be directly supporting the Project HSE Manager to lead HSE excellence and deliver a project that ensures no worker injuries or negative impacts to our client’s business continuity. We’ll ask you to support Beyond Zero performance that is inclusive of the Line of Business’ (LOB) vision and strategic plans as well as provide overall leadership, management and direction to the team and client assigned.

We’ll rely on you to take personal ownership and responsibility for protecting people from harm and for driving strategies and performance while supporting continuous improvement. You’ll own and maintain open communication with the HSE Manager as well as peer HSE team members to provide technical resources guidance, to ensure alignment and to ensure consistent implementation of HSE process tools that support project HSE strategic plans and objectives.

By establishing working relationships, you’ll provide visible support and leadership to all client and project stakeholders by providing interpretation, training, technical review and support, regulatory guidance, and governance oversight to ensure alignment and consistent implementation of the Jacobs HSE program. This key position will be the champion for driving best practices and continuous improvement efforts for positive motivation, employee development and resource planning that meet or exceed overall HSE business goals and objectives.

Future project assignments may require additional travel within the US, and potentially North America.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or other related majors within Environmental Health and Safety, construction site safety and/or risk mitigation
• 0-2 years of construction HSE experience and in managing/supporting subcontractor safe work
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

This role is not eligible to candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.

Ideally you will also have

• Previous experience in an HSE role (internship or full-time)
• Familiarity with HSE regulations and standards
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• OSHA 510
• Experience delivering safety training, toolbox talks, and/or similar "outreach" and coaching
• Experience in Life Sciences construction projects

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $76,450.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.