EHS Design Review Specialist

RTX•Tucson, AZ

27d•Onsite

About The Position

RTX Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Design Review Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on providing expertise in EHS compliance during the design and review phases of projects, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory standards such as OSHA, NFPA, IFC, IBC, and EPA. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, facilities, and EHS departments, to integrate safety and compliance considerations into the design and operational processes.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
A degree in Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction Safety, EHS Compliance, Safety Engineering, or Design Review with a focus on OSHA, NFPA, IFC, IBC, and EPA regulations.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and programs in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate effective prioritization and implementation skills.
Strong communication, collaboration and presentation skills
Certifications to include Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of EHS and regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, IFC, IBC, EPA).
Experience in design review tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM).
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough EHS reviews of project designs, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, IFC, IBC, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
Collaborate with design teams to identify and mitigate potential health, safety, and environmental risks during the planning and design phases.
Serve as the subject matter expert on EHS regulations and standards, facilitating compliance throughout project lifecycles.
Perform risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards in project designs and propose solutions to eliminate or reduce risks.
Prepare detailed reports, including recommendations for design modifications to meet EHS requirements.
Maintain documentation of design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance activities for audit purposes.
Identify opportunities to enhance EHS design review processes and implement improvements.
Stay current with industry standards, trends and technologies to advance EHS integration in design.
Collaborate with cross functional units such as project managers, operations, contractors, finance, quality, etc.