EHS Engineer

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

4d•$78,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The EHS Engineer works to eliminate or control hazardous conditions that may result from human error or equipment and machine operations and could lead to personal injury or property damage. The role applies professional engineering principles and methods, advanced mathematical techniques, and knowledge of the physical sciences, ergonomics, psychology, physiology, and safety standards and practices. The EHS Engineer supports environmental, health, and safety performance across active construction projects. This includes conducting inspections, reviewing safety plans for high-risk work, supporting trade partners and project teams, delivering training, participating in incident investigations and audits, and maintaining project documentation and reporting. The role also supports project start-up, regulatory interactions, performance analysis, and professional development and outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health + Safety Sciences or a related field; equivalent combinations of technical education and/or industrial-related safety experience may substitute for the 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.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels within and outside DAVIS.
Required certifications include OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

Conduct EHS inspections independently, identify hazards, verify corrective actions, document findings and follow-up actions, and communicate observed risks to field personnel and trade partners.
Apply knowledge of construction tools, equipment, means and methods, sequencing, and site logistics to assess hazards and support proactive risk management.
Review Pre-Task Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, and high-risk work plans, evaluate hazard controls, and collaborate with project teams to improve planning.
Build working relationships with trade partners, evaluate compliance with site-specific safety requirements, and share safety performance updates with operations leadership.
Deliver and co-instruct EHS training in field and classroom settings; develop basic training materials; prepare meeting agenda items; and present safety-related material professionally.
Participate in incident investigations, gather facts, identify contributing factors, support root cause analysis and reporting, and help track corrective actions.
Complete Monthly Project EHS Assessments, facilitate engagement on findings, help develop corrective action plans, and assist with audits on other projects.
Support project EHS start-up activities, including signage, postings, site orientation, kick-off meetings, and trade partner preconstruction meetings; use permitting processes to support safe high-risk work.
Use DAVIS systems to manage inspections, permits, incidents, and documentation; maintain accurate records; support logistics planning and reporting; and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Participate in OSHA inspections and consultations, apply OSHA and local regulations as well as DAVIS EHS Manual and contract requirements to field conditions, and begin analyzing data and metrics for trends.
Manage responsibilities across multiple active projects with effective prioritization and follow-through; maintain required certifications and pursue continued development.
Support environmental and industrial hygiene activities, including exposure monitoring, and participate in high school and university outreach and recruiting efforts.
Use existing procedures to solve routine problems, remain accountable for work within the role, improve processes and solutions, assist with basic business development tasks, act as a resource for less experienced team members, and solve typical work problems with minimal oversight.