Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Leidos•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer to join its Corporate EH&S team in the San Diego, California office. The role supports research and development, manufacturing, production, and testing organizations and locations in the region, and requires occasional travel to sites in California and Washington for in-person engagement with internal customers and suppliers. The position reports directly to the Corporate EH&S Director and is part of the Leidos EH&S Organization. The engineer works with minimal supervision and interacts with personnel at all levels to support EH&S programs and policies.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university.
At least 12 years of experience in an EH&S-related field.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.
Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Local to the San Diego area or willing to relocate there.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Ability to travel between facilities primarily in San Diego County and to locations in Washington.

Nice To Haves

CIH certification.
CSP certification.
CHMM certification.

Responsibilities

Assist leadership in assessing and resolving safety issues by identifying risks and implementing controls, policies, and programs.
Identify training opportunities and help develop presentations that promote employee awareness of EH&S programs.
Initiate corrective actions and stop unsafe operations when necessary.
Conduct EH&S surveys, inspections, and worksite audits to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Perform risk assessments, monitor EH&S program implementation, and document results.
Work with leadership to identify, track, and resolve EH&S issues, needs, and corrective actions.
Investigate incidents, identify corrective actions, and document lessons learned.
Assign and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
Manage hazardous waste.
Maintain the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) for each covered Leidos location.
Maintain environmental permits, including air quality, industrial discharge, and stormwater permits, and hazardous materials business plans.
Manage the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database.
Develop and deliver training on safety and environmental requirements and controls.
Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for activities with non-office EH&S hazards.
Research safety and environmental regulatory requirements and EH&S subject matter.
Maintain current knowledge of safety legislation and regulations.