EHS Engineer

About the role

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an innovative, integrated photonics company providing accessible and affordable quantum machines. The EHS Engineer reports to the EHS Director and manages environmental, health, and safety operations at QCi’s facilities in New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly eyewash/emergency shower and monthly fire extinguisher inspections across all sites; perform inspections directly at Bedford and ensure completion at remote locations.
• Coordinate and schedule hazardous waste pickups with licensed vendors, ensuring proper labeling, storage, and manifesting in accordance with RCRA and applicable state regulations.
• Conduct routine chemical audits to verify on-site quantities, confirm proper storage conditions, and maintain an accurate chemical inventory database.
• Oversee the chemical purchasing process by reviewing new chemical requests, assessing hazards, and ensuring proper documentation before materials are approved and ordered.
• Serve as an active member of the hazardous spill response team at the Bedford, MA location, responding to chemical spills and releases and performing cleanup in accordance with established procedures.
• Oversee environmental compliance programs including air permitting, stormwater management, wastewater discharge monitoring, and waste minimization initiatives as needed.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and recordkeeping for environmental programs such as Tier II, TRI, and hazardous waste generator requirements as needed.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and audits, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee the administration and delivery of EHS training programs for employees, including hazard communication, chemical safety, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure the SDS library is current and accessible.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring activities, including noise surveys, air sampling, and ergonomic assessments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or science discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS role within a manufacturing or semiconductor environment, preferably in an ISO class 4 clean room environment.
• Strong environmental compliance background with working knowledge of EPA, OSHA, RCRA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Hands-on experience with hazardous waste management, including accumulation, labeling, manifesting, and coordinating waste disposal.
• Familiarity with chemical inventory management systems and chemical safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections (eyewash stations, emergency showers, fire extinguishers) and maintaining inspection records.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping and regulatory documentation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of EHS management experience.
• OSHA 30 general industry, NFPA 70E Arc Flash, HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or equivalent emergency response training.
• Experience with environmental permitting (air, water, waste) and regulatory reporting (Tier II, TRI).
• Familiarity with NFPA codes, fire protection systems, and life safety requirements.
• Experience working with 5S, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong electrical background, including NFPA 70E program management.
• ASP, CSP, CHMM, or other relevant EHS certifications.
• Ability to wear and operate Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and other personal protective equipment (PPE).