Early Career Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is currently seeking an Early Career Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional to support our Air Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Practice. The successful candidate must be self-motivated with a professional attitude and a solid technical background.

As an Engineer / Scientist in our EHS group, you will work on a fast-paced team of Scientists, Engineers, Project Managers, and Principals. Our close-knit culture at GZA will allow you to grow professionally.  You will quickly be client-facing with an opportunity to impact the growth of the practice.  You will be mentored by seasoned professionals, who will in turn look to you to share technical knowledge and ideas. Our success relies on this collaborative environment.

 What you will be doing:

• Conduct site visits to gather data, monitor activities, or collect samples to support environmental compliance at industrial, commercial, and institutional sites.
• Write a variety of compliance reports and site specific environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Complete supporting calculations for environmental reports and prepare permit applications for state and federal environmental regulatory programs.
• Create Excel-based tools for demonstrating compliance with emissions-related regulatory requirements and, if necessary, prepare applications for air quality permits.
• Conduct ambient air quality impact analyses using USEPA’s AERMOD air dispersion modeling system.
• Prepare emissions calculations for a variety of industrial, energy, and institutional emissions sources.
• Work onsite at client facilities in support of the client’s environmental, health and safety program.
• Track regulatory changes related to air, environmental, health and safety compliance.
• Participate in business development through marketing, strengthening existing client relationships, and networking.
• Represent the Company in industry trade associations and with regulatory agencies to promote the company’s position on environmental, health and safety issues, when and if requested.

What you will be bringing:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related engineering or scientific discipline (master’s degree is a plus).
• 0-5 years of related air quality, environmental, health, safety or sustainability experience in manufacturing or industrial setting is a plus.
• An understanding of common manufacturing and industrial processes and the ability to apply science and engineering concepts to assist in resolving environmental or safety challenges.
• A high degree of customer service orientation.
• Strong technical writing skills with an affinity for writing.
• Effective communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or in a team setting.
• Comfort with public speaking and training a group.
• Working knowledge of computers, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Professional Engineer license, Engineer-In-Training Certification, or similar is a plus.

What You Will Be Getting:

• Professional development and a focus on continued education and learning (including tuition reimbursement).
• Opportunity to work in a wide range of engineering, manufacturing, and industrial environments.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Small firm feel with a larger firm reputation and resources.
• Mentorship from experts in the industry.
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan.

GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 55 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environments.  We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on environmental, geotechnical, water, ecological, and construction management services.  With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and project location.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.

Note to Staffing Agencies:

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.