Senior EHS Specialist – Risk & Compliance

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks an experienced EHS professional to implement and oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety programs on projects in the Austin area. You will work with cross-functional teams to address moderately complex EHS challenges, guide risk identification, and support continuous improvement in safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes accountability, proactive engagement, and adherence to regulatory and industry standards, with opportunities to mentor others and influence site-wide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management or related field.
• 4–6 years of EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction training required.
• OSHA Course 500 training required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED/Naloxone certifications preferred.
• CHST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes advanced site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, recommending and tracking corrective actions.
• Develops or edits job site EHS orientations for employees and contractors with specialized or broad safety knowledge.
• Analyzes incident trends and data to identify root causes and recommend preventive measures.
• Guides the safe management of specific project strategies.
• Coordinates cross-functional EHS initiatives to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Communicates moderately complex regulatory and procedural EHS requirements to diverse audiences.
• Supports less experienced team members in resolving EHS challenges using the regulatory standards.

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in environmental science, occupational health, safety management or related field

Job description

DPR Construction seeks an experienced EHS professional to implement and oversee Environmental, Health, and Safety programs on projects in the Austin area. You will work with cross-functional teams to address moderately complex EHS challenges, guide risk identification, and support continuous improvement in safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes accountability, proactive engagement, and adherence to regulatory and industry standards, with opportunities to mentor others and influence site-wide