Senior Safety / EHS Professional

HRB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

E-Verify participation

Job summary

EnTech Engineering, PC is seeking a Senior Safety / EHS Professional for field-based safety oversight on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will conduct inspections, audits, and trainings, ensuring compliance with project and agency safety requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in EHS, CSP certification, OSHA training, and strong contractor coordination. NYC-style projects are preferred; compensation starts at $156,000 annually and includes equal opportunity employer status.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety experience.
• Experience in water and wastewater construction projects; NYCDEP or similar preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA training/certification.
• Hazmat/HAZWOPER training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety activities with construction stakeholders.
• Review EHASP and prepare Safe Work Plans (SWPs).
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations on site.
• Review JHAs and daily pre-task plans; conduct on-site safety training.

Skills

EHS experience

CSP Certification

OSHA training

HazMat/HAZWOPER

Water & wastewater safety

Safety inspections & audits

Job description

EnTech Engineering, PC is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm devoted to delivering best-in-class design and construction support services for infrastructure and facility projects that strengthen communities nationwide. Based in New York City, our firm is made of engineers, technologists, environmental scientists, construction professionals, and consultants who are passionate about improving the infrastructure, buildings, and communities that surround us.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a full-time “Senior Safety / EHS Professional. The ideal candidate will have extensive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience, preferably within water and wastewater construction projects. This is a field-based position responsible for providing safety oversight, conducting inspections and audits, and ensuring compliance with project and agency safety requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and communicate with construction project stakeholders regarding safety requirements and activities.
• Review and assist in the preparation of the Construction Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP).
• Provide safety and life-safety hazard inspections and instructions to contractors on site.
• Review contractors’ Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Perform detailed safety audits and ongoing safety monitoring of construction activities.
• Prepare Safe Work Plans (SWPs) for upcoming work in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations.
• Review project JHAs and daily pre-task plans.
• Conduct project and vendor safety audits.
• Provide safety support and oversight, including routine audits and safety training for the client.
• Conduct meetings, briefings, and discussions regarding project safety-related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and/or construction safety experience.
• Experience in the water and wastewater field, preferably on NYCDEP or similar major infrastructure projects.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification.
• OSHA safety training/certification.
• Confined Space training/certification.
• Hazmat/HAZWOPER training or certification.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, hazard identification, and applicable safety regulations.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Estimated Compensation:

Starting at $156,000 annually, depending on experience.

Location:

Bronx/Yonkers area

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status. EnTech Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.