Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction Safety)

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Construction Safety) to lead on-site EHS management for a fast-paced spaceport infrastructure project near Brownsville, TX. The role requires hands-on safety expertise across OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH guidelines and regulatory compliance.

You will develop and enforce EHS programs, conduct hazard assessments, provide training, investigate incidents, and ensure safe construction practices on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 1+ years designing and overseeing EHS programs in construction.
• CHST or CSP certification preferred.
• Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience applying OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day EHS site management for a fast-paced construction project.
• Implement, enforce, and audit EHS management programs for contractors.
• Develop hazard identifications, PPE requirements, and safety policies.
• Monitor employee exposure to hazards and respond to incidents.
• Educate and train construction personnel on safety practices.
• Investigate incidents and write root-cause reports with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, RCRA, DOT and other regulations.
• Allocate resources to safety-related items and activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Emergency response knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Construction safety certification (CHST/CSP) preferred

Tools

Uniform Plumbing and Building Codes

National Electric Code

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION SAFETY)

As part of the the company EHS Team, you will provide timely, clear, and high-quality technical expertise and assist in implementation of all environmental, health and safety programs for the construction of Cape Canaveral's future Starship spaceport infrastructure. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with both environmental and occupational safety fields, hands-on, and works well in a fast-paced environment. We work as a highly integrated team and job responsibilities will include helping other programs to ensure the overall success of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and own the day-to-day EHS site management of a fast-paced, high impact construction project including the responsibilities below:

• Implement, enforce, and audit the site's construction contractor EHS management program for the company employees involved in or associated with contractor operations, ensuring requirements are understood and followed by contractors and subcontractors performing work for the company

• Develop and maintain documented safety observations from regular hazard identification inspections of facilities, machinery, safety equipment, and on-site construction to identify, mitigate hazards, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NFPA and NIOSH and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Collaborate with department leadership to complete job hazard assessments, establish Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, determine safeguards, and implement health and safety policies and procedures to increase safety across all construction sites and projects

• Ability to monitor and evaluate employee exposure to hazards during nominal processes or emergency situations

• Develop recommendations for remedial actions when safety policies are not met by employees

• Educate and provide necessary safety training to construction personnel

• Investigate and write corresponding reports for incidents, spills, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine root causes, establish corrective actions and preventive measures

• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations established by the EPA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable regulatory agencies

• Ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to safety-related items

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 1+ years of experience in the design, development and operational oversight of environmental, health and safety disciplines within the construction industry (internships may qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in occupational health and safety

• Experience in health and safety with commercial/industrial construction projects

• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Proficient with the management of high risk activities including steel fabrication and erection, electrical safety, excavation, confined space, machine guarding, fall protection, material handling, rigging and heavy equipment

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Experience using Uniform Plumbing and Building Codes, National Electric Code

• Familiarity and implementation of machine guarding and industrial hygiene programs

• Experience with emergency response communication and incident management in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil, and water

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnot a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area

• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.