Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist Consultant

NV5•Torrance, CA

2d•$72,500 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

NV5 is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist Consultant to join its Environmental Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Air Quality practice in Torrance, California. The successful candidate will support environmental compliance, industrial hygiene, air quality, and occupational health and safety projects for public- and private-sector clients throughout California. Working under the mentorship of senior technical staff, the role provides opportunities to develop consulting, regulatory compliance, and project management skills while supporting complex environmental and EHS programs. The position involves field assessments and compliance audits, industrial hygiene evaluations, air quality compliance support, regulatory interpretation, technical documentation, client and regulator interaction, and management of multiple project assignments. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of environmental and workplace safety regulations, communicates effectively, and can work across multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
1–3 years of environmental, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, or regulatory compliance experience.
Strong understanding of environmental and occupational health and safety regulations.
Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Ability to conduct field work, including occasional travel and work at industrial facilities.
Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field.
Industrial hygiene experience, including air sampling and exposure assessment.
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry Certification.
Experience with California environmental regulations and permitting.
Experience preparing technical reports and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance programs.
Conduct field assessments and compliance audits at industrial, commercial, municipal, and institutional facilities.
Perform industrial hygiene evaluations, including air monitoring and exposure assessments, ventilation evaluations, noise monitoring, heat stress assessments, and indoor air quality investigations.
Support air quality compliance projects, including emissions inventories, permit compliance evaluations, and regulatory reporting.
Assist clients in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health and safety regulations.
Interpret and apply requirements associated with Cal/OSHA, U.S. EPA, DTSC, CUPA, AQMD/APCD, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and local sanitation districts.
Prepare technical reports, compliance plans, permit applications, and regulatory correspondence.
Assist clients in responding to regulatory inspections, information requests, and enforcement actions.
Support development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and EHS management programs.
Interface with client personnel, regulators, subcontractors, and project team members.
Manage multiple project assignments while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
Support proposal preparation, scope development, and other business development activities as needed.