Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Arcadis; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,800 - 97,200; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to join our Sustainable Operations team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves ~75% fieldwork and 25% office work, focusing on asbestos, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality. Travel and licensure requirements apply, with career growth and mentorship opportunities across multiple market sectors.

You will contribute to robust EH&S programs, support report preparation, and collaborate with senior staff to deliver client solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a science-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in professional services or consulting.
• State asbestos training and licensure.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and state asbestos regulations.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and surveys for asbestos, lead, mold and water intrusion.
• Coordinate with clients, management, staff, and subcontractors to define scope and schedules.
• Oversee subcontractor work and conduct advanced technical surveys.
• Document field activities using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other tools.
• Review and interpret field observations and laboratory data.
• Prepare technical memoranda, summaries, and client deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior staff within Industrial Hygiene group.
• Assist with HASPs, reports, and project proposals with senior staff.

Skills

Fieldwork

Asbestos surveys

Lead-based paint

Indoor air quality

Report writing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in a science-related discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to join our Sustainable Operations team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves approximately 75% fieldwork and 25% office work. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with asbestos, lead‑based paint, hazardous building materials, indoor air quality and mold, industrial hygiene exposure monitoring, building characterization assessments, soil and water sampling, project oversight, and report preparation. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and hold the licenses and credentials required for the role. Arcadis will provide specific training.

As a Consultant at Arcadis, you will make an impact by collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a diverse range of projects. In this role you will help drive innovation, strengthen technical expertise within the Industrial Hygiene practice, and support a dynamic team serving a variety of market sectors. This position also offers strong opportunities for professional growth based on your skills and initiative. In addition, you will mentor and be mentored by existing staff to help expand Industrial Hygiene Services.

Role accountabilities

As an Industrial Hygiene Specialist, you will complete inspections, bulk sampling abatement oversight, air monitoring and assessments of various types of projects, including but not limited to manufacturing plants, warehouses, public and private buildings, schools, and residential homes. You will also assist with reports for projects completed using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs, as well as scoping projects and preparing proposals with senior staff members. Conduct asbestos and lead‑based paint surveys and support abatement projects, indoor air quality and mold investigations, mold and water damage remediation, ventilation assessments, and the development and review of health and safety plans (HASPs).

• Work in a client‑focused consulting environment with an emphasis on industrial hygiene, including asbestos, lead‑based paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality and mold evaluations, and chemical exposure assessments.
• Perform inspections and surveys for asbestos, lead, mold and water intrusion, indoor air quality, and other regulated building materials.
• Coordinate with agencies, management, staff, and subcontractors to define project scope and schedules.
• Conduct advanced technical surveys and oversee subcontractor work.
• Accurately document field activities using the provided tools.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate field observations and laboratory data.
• Prepare technical memoranda, summary reports, and other client deliverables.
• Receive technical and business mentorship from senior members of the EH&S consulting team.
• Mentor and support junior staff within the Industrial Hygiene group.

In this role you must be willing to travel as needed and may include overnight trips and weekends, possess a valid driver license, be able to pass a medical exam and be medically cleared to wear a negative‑pressure respirator, and be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment throughout an 8‑hour shift.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a science related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the professional services or consulting business.
• State specific asbestos training and licensure.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and state regulations for asbestos, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER
• Asbestos Safety Technician (AST) license in New Jersey
• Experience with report preparation
• Industry recognized certification in industrial hygiene (e.g. CIH, IHT) and/or indoor environmental or air quality consulting (e.g. CIEC, CIAQP)
• NIOSH 582 training
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $64,800 – $97,200. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.