NY Metro Mid Level Safety Health & Environment Specialist

AECOM•New York, NY

5d•$125,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a mid-level Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E) Specialist to support construction-related projects throughout the New York Metro Area. Reporting to the NY Metro Area SH&E Manager, the specialist works closely with project teams and other area SH&E professionals to support AECOM’s Safety for Life program. The role is primarily field-based, with approximately 50–75% of work time dedicated to field project safety support and approximately 20–30% to office-based tasks. It requires flexibility in work location and schedule, including temporary deployment to projects to address staffing gaps and peak workloads while maintaining safety performance. The position supports heavy civil, rail and transit, highway, bridge, and mixed-use construction projects. It involves coordination with AECOM project teams, contractors, subcontractors, and clients to identify and communicate risks and improve safety program performance. The position is hybrid, combining remote and in-office work, based at AECOM’s New York City office, and requires worksite visits, travel of up to 25% in the NY Metro Area, and weekend work as needed. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary. The role requires work in both office and field environments, including active construction sites. Physical activities include walking and standing for extended periods, navigating uneven terrain and construction areas, occasionally bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or carrying materials up to 25 pounds. The role may involve varying weather, construction noise, dust, and other jobsite conditions. Required personal protective equipment must be worn during field activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or another relevant subject.
At least 4 years of experience, including at least 3 years of NYC construction experience.
CHST certification or working toward CHST within 3–6 months.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction training.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Technical knowledge of Construction and General Industry regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform tasks including walking distances up to one mile and climbing ladders.
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
Ability to travel to various project sites and offices in the NY Metro Area.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and analyze data.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and good follow-through.
Problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.
Strong computer skills.
Public-speaking ability.
Ability to work in office and active construction-site environments and meet the stated physical demands.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.

Nice To Haves

ASP or CSP certification.
MTA-NYC Transit Track Safety Certification.
New Jersey Transit Authority Contractor Safety Orientation.
Amtrak Contractor Safety Orientation.
NYC DOB Site Safety Training Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Conduct and report safety observations, identify trends, and promote hazard recognition and reporting.
Develop and review AECOM Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and Task Hazard Assessments (THAs).
Review and comment on contractor and subcontractor HASPs and THAs.
Provide SH&E-related support to AECOM project management teams when requested.
Assist the Geography SH&E Manager with following up on safety observation reports.
Immediately document and report observed and known safety incidents and concerns.
Exercise Stop Work Authority in situations representing immediate danger to life and health.
Coordinate and collaborate with the NY Metro SH&E team to implement SH&E programs at project sites.
Assist with updating Office Safety Plans.
Conduct monthly office safety inspections.
Update office safety boards.
Assist with after-action reviews and development of lessons learned.
Perform field and office safety inspections.
Assist with incident investigations and corrective-action tracking.
Conduct safety training.
Prepare safety inspection reports.
Provide day-to-day SH&E support across heavy civil, rail and transit, highway, bridge, and mixed-use construction projects.
Work with AECOM project teams, contractors, subcontractors, and clients to identify and communicate risks and strengthen safety program performance.