Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Leidos•San Diego, CA

1d•$116,350 - $210,325•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Engineer to join its Corporate EH&S team in the San Diego, California office. The position supports research and development, manufacturing, production, and testing organizations and locations in the region, and reports directly to the Corporate EH&S Director. Occasional travel is required to Leidos locations in California and Washington for in-person engagements with internal customers and suppliers. The EH&S Engineer assists leadership in assessing and resolving safety issues by identifying risks and implementing controls, policies, and programs. The role supports EH&S program implementation, compliance, training, incident investigations, corrective actions, and environmental permitting. The successful candidate is expected to work with minimal supervision and interact effectively with employees at all levels.

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.
Must be 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 Washington locations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform EH&S surveys, inspections, and worksite audits to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Conduct risk assessments and proactively monitor and document EH&S program implementation.
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.
Identify training opportunities, develop presentations to support employee awareness of EH&S programs, initiate corrective actions, and stop unsafe operations when necessary.