EHS Engineer

DAVIS Construction•Rockville, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the EHS Engineer is to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from human error, equipment and machine operations which may lead to human injury and / or property damage. Must apply advanced mathematical techniques; professional engineering principles, methods, and techniques; safety-related elements of the physical sciences, ergonomics, psychology and physiology; and safety principles, standards, practices and analytical techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or related field; equivalent combinations of technical education and / or industrial related safety experience may substitute for educational requirement
Experience in occupational Environmental Health + Safety or a related field
Construction industry experience
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
Possesses strong communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization and external to DAVIS
Maintains required certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR)

Nice To Haves

Supports environmental and industrial hygiene activities, including exposure monitoring
Participates in high school and university outreach and recruiting efforts to support future EHS talent

Responsibilities

Conducts EHS inspections independently, identifying hazards and verifying corrective actions
Documents findings and follow-up actions using DAVIS EHS systems
Communicates observed risks clearly to field personnel and trade partners
Applies knowledge of construction tools, equipment, and means-and-methods to assess hazards
Reviews Pre-Task Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, and high-risk work plans (e.g., crane lifts, demolition, fall protection)
Evaluates adequacy of hazard controls and collaborates with project teams to improve planning
Applies understanding of construction sequencing and site logistics to support proactive risk management
Builds working relationships with trade partners to reinforce EHS expectations
Evaluates trade partner compliance with site-specific safety requirements
Engages operations leadership by sharing safety performance updates and seeking input on EHS outcomes
Delivers and co-instructs EHS training in field and classroom settings
Develops basic training materials and presentation content
Prepares EHS agenda items for project and trade partner meetings
Presents safety-related material clearly and professionally
Participates in incident investigations by gathering facts and identifying contributing factors
Supports root cause analysis and incident reporting processes
Assists project teams in identifying and tracking corrective actions
Completes Monthly Project EHS Assessments and facilitates engagement on findings
Works with senior EHS and operations staff to develop corrective action plans
Assists with EHS audits on projects outside primary assignments to support consistency and benchmarking
Supports project EHS start-up activities, including signage, postings, and site orientation
Conducts or supports EHS kick-off meetings and trade partner preconstruction meetings
Uses EHS permitting processes to support safe execution of high-risk activities
Uses DAVIS systems to manage inspections, permits, incidents, and documentation
Maintains accurate records and supports logistics planning and reporting
Prepares and distributes meeting minutes to document discussions and track action items
Participates in OSHA inspections and consultations, representing DAVIS professionally
Applies OSHA, local regulations, DAVIS EHS Manual, and contract requirements to field conditions
Begins analyzing field data and metrics to identify trends and support performance improvement
Manages responsibilities across multiple active projects with effective prioritization and follow-through
Maintains required certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR) and pursues continued development
Supports environmental and industrial hygiene activities, including exposure monitoring
Participates in high school and university outreach and recruiting efforts to support future EHS talent
Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others
Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects
Impacts own team and adjacent teams
Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency
Assists in basic business development tasks
Acts as a resource for team members with less experience
May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight
Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration