Radiation Officer & Safety Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Radiation Officer & Safety Manager in Aberdeen, MD to lead and enforce safety programs across offices and projects. You will conduct hazard analyses, develop training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and radiation safety regulations.

This role requires hands-on investigations, audits, and proactive safety outreach, with potential overnight travel. The position emphasizes collaboration with corporate, regional management and clients to advance safety goals and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of Radiation Safety course, USDOT HazMat course and 8-Hour RSO training.
• 3–5 years as Safety Officer with program implementation and enforcement.
• 5–7 years in construction-related environment.
• 7+ years as Authorized User of portable moisture density gauges; 5+ years as RSO with licensee.

Responsibilities

• Implement Health & Safety H&S program and Radiation Safety Program.
• Prepare Activity Hazard Analyses and training classes.
• Conduct periodic site visits to offices and project sites to monitor implementation.
• Participate in safety audits and Behavior Based Safety Observations.
• Review incident investigations and conduct detailed investigations when needed.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis per safety processes.
• Attend regulatory hearings and support liability minimization.
• Develop proactive safety and radiation safety outreach with clients and partners.
• Coordinate with management to align safety goals with Corporate Program.
• Prepare and present monthly safety and radiation safety reports.

Skills

Safety program implementation

Incident investigation

Training & instruction

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

USDOT HazMat Transportation course

8-Hour Radiation Safety Officer training

Job description

Position & Office Overview

As a Radiation Officer & Safety Manager, you have a passion for implementing safety programs and enforcing policies. You are comfortable with OSHA guidelines and best practices as they pertain to safety. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself - but bring others along with you. You get the "big" picture and want to contribute accordingly - and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of the Health & Safety H&S program, and the Radiation Safety Program
• Prepare Activity Hazard Analyses and training classes
• Conduct periodic site visits to offices and project sites to monitor and assess implementation of the ECS H&S Program
• Ensure active participation in scheduled safety audits and Behavior Based Safety Observations
• Review incident investigations and/or conduct more detailed investigations when necessary
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis in accordance with the H&S Incident Analysis Reporting process
• Attend OSHA and other citation hearings and along with operations management, will provide consultation on process and support ways to limit company losses
• Develop a proactive position for Clients, Project Partners, and Regulatory outreach
• Work with Corporate/Regional Management to ensure safety goals and objectives are aligned with ECS’ Corporate Safety Program
• Ensure that management is apprised of and updated on all serious incidents that require medical treatment beyond basic first aid
• Prepare and present to management a monthly safety summary report that summarizes safety incidents, observations, audits, and training in their respective subsidiary
• Prepare and present to management a monthly safety summary report that summarizes radiation safety incidents, observations, audits, and training in their respective subsidiary
• Ensure the office is complying with applicable regulations involving the use or transportation of radioactive material or radiation-producing devices
• Work with Local, Corporate, and Regional Management to ensure subsidiary and office radiation safety goals and objectives are in accordance with the ECS Corporate Radiation Safety program
• Review radiation field audits and ensure offices meet audit goals
• RSO in incident management in the event of a loss, theft, or damage to any device that contains radioactive materials
• Ensure that management is apprised of and updated on all radiation incidents
• Investigate incidents and recommend changes in practices related to radiation safety and support the ECS radiation safety initiatives
• Attend regulatory hearings as necessary and support methods to limit Office and Corporate liability
• Attend professional development and educational seminars and conferences related to radiation safety as assigned by Corporate Services. May require overnight travel
• Perform other duties related to loss prevention and employee safety as assigned
• You may be responsible for interviewing field technician candidates, hiring and assisting with their training both in the class and out in the field
• Responsibilities may include planning, organizing, and conducting training activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Satisfactory completion of an approved Radiation Safety course, USDOT Hazardous Materials Transportation course and 8-Hour Radiation Safety Officer training course
• 3-5 years of experience as a Safety Officer with duties to include a safety program implementation and enforcement, incident documentation and investigation, personnel training, and documentation
• 5-7 years of experience working in a construction-related environment, other experience related to ECS' scope of services
• 7+ years of experience as Authorized User of portable moistre density gauges in a construction related environment; 5+ years of experience as a Radiation Safety Officer with a licensee of portable moisture density gauges
• Experience with Regulatory enforcement, contest process and procedures, organizational development techniques, and Behavior Based Safety Programs

The expected pay range for this role and location is $68k - $72k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.