Senior Safety / EHS Professional

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

Job summary

EnTech Engineering, PC is seeking a Senior Safety / EHS Professional for field-based oversight on infrastructure projects in the Bronx/Yonkers area. The role focuses on safety program execution, inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance across water and wastewater construction sites.

The ideal candidate brings CSP certification, OSHA/HAZWOPER training, and 10+ years of EHS experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to lead on-site safety activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and/or construction safety experience.
• Experience in water and wastewater field, preferably NYCDEP or similar 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 regulations.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety requirements with construction project stakeholders.
• Review and assist in preparing the EHASP.
• Provide safety inspections and guidance to contractors on site.
• Perform detailed safety audits and ongoing safety monitoring.
• Prepare Safe Work Plans per agency guidelines.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations.
• Review JHAs and daily pre-task plans.
• Conduct project and vendor safety audits.
• Provide safety support and oversight, including routine audits and training.
• Lead meetings and discussions on safety-related issues.

Skills

EHS experience

Safety inspections

Audits & inspections

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

CSP Certification

Tools

OSHA training

HAZWOPER training

Confined Space training

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.
• 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.

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.