Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

About the role

As an EH&S Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) programs supporting the development of advanced enrichment technologies and pilot-scale operations. You will play a key role in developing and implementing practical, fit-for-purpose programs to manage chemical, radiological, and industrial hazards while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of EH&S in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's EH&S management system.
• Perform and document hazard analyses for R&D activities and pilot-scale operations.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safe facility design, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Develop and deliver EH&S training programs and materials.
• Conduct routine EH&S audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including inventory management and calibration activities.
• Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other safety procedures.
• Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety ownership and continuous improvement across a multidisciplinary team.
• Support regulatory compliance activities involving OSHA, NRC, DOE, and environmental requirements, as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or EH&S role, preferably within nuclear, chemical, manufacturing, or R&D-intensive environments.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, and DOE/NRC EH&S requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify occupational health and safety risks and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including procedure development and compliance reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHP, CHMM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting radiological operations, nuclear facilities, or pilot-scale process development.
• Experience with hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene monitoring, and emergency preparedness programs.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $100,000–$170,000 annually. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.