Environmental Engineer

Actalent; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO & Sick

Job summary

Actalent in Congers, NY is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to lead safety excellence across our manufacturing operations. This hands-on role partners with Operations, Quality, and Leadership to develop and strengthen EHS programs that protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage safety and environmental programs, conduct audits, and engage employees through training and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and environmental compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update programs accordingly.
• Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, audit reports, SDS documentation, and compliance records.
• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and facility assessments.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety documentation.
• Coordinate and deliver new hire safety orientations and ongoing employee training.
• Promote safety awareness and employee participation across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings and communicate performance metrics and improvement opportunities.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal activities.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives and sustainability efforts.
• Ensure environmental programs align with regulatory requirements and company objectives.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, evacuation procedures, and preparedness programs.
• Support first aid, CPR, and emergency response initiatives.
• Assist facility leadership in maintaining readiness for emergency situations.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams to integrate EHS best practices into everyday operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple locations.

Skills

EHS experience

OSHA knowledge

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Hazardous waste management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer

Are you passionate about workplace safety, environmental compliance, and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to join our team and help lead safety excellence across our manufacturing operations. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with Operations, Quality, and Leadership teams to develop and strengthen EHS programs that protect employees, support regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you’re a hands-on safety professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving complex challenges, and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping and advancing the organization's safety culture.
• Lead impactful initiatives that improve employee safety and environmental performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Make a direct impact on operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety and environmental programs that ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards. This position serves as a trusted EHS resource across multiple facilities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing workplace risks, and promoting employee engagement in safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update programs accordingly.
• Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, audit reports, SDS documentation, and compliance records.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and facility assessments.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety documentation.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate and deliver new hire safety orientations and ongoing employee training.
• Promote safety awareness and employee participation across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings and communicate performance metrics and improvement opportunities.

Environmental Programs

• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, labeling, and disposal activities.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives and sustainability efforts.
• Ensure environmental programs align with regulatory requirements and company objectives.

Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, evacuation procedures, and preparedness programs.
• Support first aid, CPR, and emergency response initiatives.
• Assist facility leadership in maintaining readiness for emergency situations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Leadership teams to integrate EHS best practices into everyday operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for environmental, health, and safety initiatives across multiple locations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Environmental, Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Experience with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and environmental compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.

Preferred

• OSHA 30, HAZWOPER 40, ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar certifications.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Experience consumer products, cosmetics, packaging, food manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and safety culture initiatives.
• Strong understanding of environmental management systems and best practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced safety incidents and improved compliance performance.
• Increased employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Successful completion of audits and regulatory inspections.
• Continuous improvement of EHS programs and environmental performance.
• Strong partnerships across operations, quality, and leadership teams.

Work Environment

This role operates within a manufacturing environment that supports large-scale production for leading beauty and cosmetics brands. The EHS Engineer works closely with operations, quality, and leadership teams on the production floor and in office settings to ensure EHS requirements are integrated into daily activities. The position involves regular facility walk-throughs, safety inspections, and audits, as well as participation in emergency drills and safety committee meetings across multiple locations. The work environment emphasizes a proactive safety culture, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Congers, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Benefits

• Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO & Sick

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Congers, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Congers, NY.

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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