Senior Health & Safety Auditor

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 98,900 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Auditor based in Dallas, Texas. The successful candidate will oversee health and safety audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies and international standards. The role involves collaboration with global experts and requires travel up to 50% to client sites, along with opportunities for hybrid office work.

Applicants should have a background in Environmental Science or related fields, along with proven experience in auditing. A competitive salary range of $98,900 to $148,000 is offered, reflective of skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience leading audits across multiple sites.
• Understanding of OSHA and ISO 45001 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct health and safety audits.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with local and global experts.

Skills

Environmental Science

Health & Safety regulations

Auditing

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Enablon

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we\'re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\'s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We’re seeking a Senior Health & Safety Auditor that will be responsible for planning and conducting health and safety audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and international standards. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, risk reduction, and operational excellence across multiple sites. You’ll serve as a technical specialist and lead for H&S Auditing.

Based out of one of our US offices, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with local and global experts to ensure Jacobs provides best practice solutions to our clients. You’ll prepare and deliver high quality reports and presentations to clients’ technical and senior leadership in accordance with Jacobs’ quality process. You\'ll apply your technical experience to develop delivery strategies and develop client relationships while championing safety, quality, and the well-being of your team. And, you\'ll master and promote Jacobs\’ solutions and technologies to internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires travel to client sites and working at client facilities in addition to hybrid office work when working from the office.

Bring your expertise in H&S regulations and auditing and desire to work on tough problems, and we\'ll empower you to deliver the boldest solutions for our clients.

What you\'ll need

• Bachelor\’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous development and active engagement in professional networks, company communities of practice groups or similar
• Proven organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills
• Experience with small, medium, or large-scale client environmental consulting projects and representing clients to stakeholders including regulatory agencies
• Experience leading H&S audits across multiple sites, including planning, execution, and follow-up
• Deep knowledge of OSHA (and/or global equivalents) with strong working expertise in ISO 45001; ability to interpret and apply regulations in complex scenarios
• Experience leading end-to-end audit programs, including risk-based audit planning and mentoring junior auditors
• Proven ability to conduct and apply advanced risk assessments (e.g., JSA, HAZOP) to prioritize enterprise-level risks
• Expertise driving systemic, sustainable corrective actions using structured methodologies
• Ability to present findings to senior leadership, translate risks into business impact, and influence change across functions
• Experience partnering with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to drive compliance and safety improvements
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• US citizenship

Preferred qualifications

• Master\’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field
• CSP, CIH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent
• Experience conducting audits across international sites and regulatory environments
• Hands-on experience with systems like Enablon, Intelex, Sphera, or similar
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to analyze trends and drive insights
• Experience in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, chemical, pharma, or construction
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or safety culture transformation initiatives
• Experience evaluating HS risks during acquisitions or major business changes

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Compensation and employment details

The base salary range for this position is $98,900.00 to $148,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.