Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

Hampton, VA | Leading Aerospace & Defense Manufacturer

Are you passionate about creating a safer workplace and driving a culture of environmental, health, and safety excellence? Join a global aerospace and defense manufacturer as an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer and play a critical role in supporting world-class operations while protecting employees, the environment, and the business.

This is a highly visible position within the plant and business unit, offering direct exposure to leadership and an excellent opportunity for future career growth within a large, industry-leading organization.

About the Opportunity

As an EHS Engineer, you will be a key member of the site EHS team, partnering closely with operations leadership to develop, implement, and sustain programs that drive safety performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to influence site-wide initiatives, support complex manufacturing operations, and help shape the future of EHS performance at the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support facility-wide fatality and serious injury prevention initiatives.
• Help deploy and execute critical safety programs while coaching plant leadership teams.
• Analyze injury and incident data to identify trends and implement proactive risk-reduction strategies.
• Participate in and support industrial hygiene programs, including:
  • Exposure monitoring and sampling
  • Hazardous material management
  • Ergonomics programs
  • Radiation protection activities
  • Employee exposure record management
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Assist with management of environmental permits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics, including emissions, waste generation, and energy consumption.
• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Coach supervisors and department leaders on EHS responsibilities and accountability.
• Partner with site leadership to achieve safety, health, and environmental objectives.
• Contribute to additional EHS projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Ability to work on-site in Hampton, VA.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Safety, Health, or a related discipline.
• ASP, CSP, CIH, or other relevant professional certification (or the ability to obtain certification).
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, metals, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a hands-on EHS professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal and state EHS regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Proven ability to influence and coach leaders across multiple departments.
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for driving positive change.