Senior Energy Project HSE Lead (US)

Ramboll; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 116,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Energy Senior Project HSE Specialist in the US. This role leads HSE for major EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring early risk identification, and embedding HSE requirements into contracts, scopes, and procurement.

You will oversee HSE performance, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement with the Americas HSEQ team. The position requires extensive site HSE experience, strong stakeholder management, and travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of site-based HSE experience on EPC projects.
• Five+ years in engineering consultancy projects.
• Experience leading project HSE on EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience early-stage HSE planning and risk-based budgeting.
• Experience contracting HSE requirements in procurement and contracts.
• Strong stakeholder-management and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of US HSE laws and relevant certifications.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Act as designated Project HSE Manager for major projects across phases.
• Identify HSE risks early and communicate impact on strategy and budget.
• Embed HSE requirements in contracts, procurement, and scopes of work.
• Integrate HSE into planning, design reviews, risk workshops, and governance.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and JHAs using hierarchy of controls.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and elevate significant gaps.
• Manage project HSE personnel and develop capability.
• Develop HSE dashboards and performance indicators.
• Organize HSE training and safety sessions.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

CSP / NEBOSH / CRSP or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 1926/1910 knowledge

Job description

Ramboll is seeking an Energy Senior Project HSE Specialist in the US. This role leads HSE for major EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring early risk identification, and embedding HSE requirements into contracts, scopes, and procurement.

You will oversee HSE performance, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement with the Americas HSEQ team. The position requires extensive site HSE experience, strong stakeholder management, and travel to client sites.