EHS Engineer II

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer II to support EHS programs through regulatory compliance coordination, hazard identification, and risk mitigation. The role promotes safe manufacturing operations and environmental stewardship by supporting compliance initiatives, evaluating workplace risks, and implementing improvements to strengthen EHS performance. The EHS Engineer II works cross-functionally with environmental health and safety, operations, manufacturing, engineering, facilities, quality, and human resources. The position supports workplace safety, environmental compliance, continuous improvement, and adherence to applicable regulations and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related engineering discipline with 2–5 years of related experience; alternatively, a Master's degree with 0–3 years of related experience in environmental health and safety, industrial safety, manufacturing, environmental compliance, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of EHS engineering principles, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
Understanding of OSHA, EPA, and applicable EHS regulations governing manufacturing operations.
Experience applying hazard assessments, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action methodologies.
Knowledge of hazardous materials management, hazardous waste regulations, industrial hygiene principles, and workplace safety programs.
Understanding of root cause analysis, emergency preparedness, environmental management practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate safety data, identify workplace risks, and support regulatory compliance.
Sound judgment when balancing regulatory requirements, workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and operational objectives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, conditional residency, asylee or refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance evaluations across manufacturing and facility operations.
Support incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions to reduce workplace hazards, environmental risks, and operational disruptions.
Contribute to environmental compliance, hazardous waste management, and safety programs.
Maintain EHS records, inspection documentation, incident reports, and compliance data in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Analyze inspection results, safety observations, incident trends, and compliance metrics to identify opportunities for risk reduction and continuous improvement.
Support regulatory reporting, internal audits, and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and maintaining compliance records.
Partner with operations, manufacturing, engineering, facilities, quality, and human resources to support EHS objectives and operational priorities.
Communicate workplace hazards, compliance concerns, safety observations, and corrective action status to appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate EHS activities supporting facility modifications, manufacturing operations, employee safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Assist with EHS process improvements that strengthen regulatory compliance, workplace safety, and environmental performance.
Maintain EHS procedures, training documentation, inspection records, and controlled documents.
Contribute to continuous improvement of EHS programs, emergency preparedness activities, and workplace safety practices.