Description
We are seeking an Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) Engineer who plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s ESH compliance and performance by conducting inspections, collecting data, maintaining records, and participating in training and emergency response activities. This position ensures day-to-day environmental, health, and safety tasks are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal standards, fostering a safe and compliant workplace.
Primary Responsibilities:
-
Conduct routine inspections, audits, and safety walk-throughs of facilities, workspaces, and equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
-
Collect and maintain environmental monitoring data, including air quality, water sampling, and noise measurements.
-
Support incident investigations by gathering relevant information, photos, and documentation.
-
Monitor and help enforce the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety protocols.
-
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory databases, ensuring up-to-date and accurate information.
-
Assist with the planning and delivery of safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
-
Participate in the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal procedures.
-
Maintain accurate ESH records, logs, and documentation, including regulatory reports and compliance data.
-
Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including spill response, evacuation drills, and readiness reviews.
Basic Qualifications
-
TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
-
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related technical field and 8+ years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
-
Solid understanding of occupational safety laws, industrial safety practices, and hazard analysis techniques.
-
Hands-on experience with:
-
Accident investigations and root cause analysis
-
Risk assessments and hazard identification
-
Safety audits and compliance monitoring
-
Procedure writing and developing technical safety documentation
-
Familiarity with PPE selection and usage, toxicology, and radiation protection principles.
-
Proficiency in conducting and delivering health & safety training and toolbox talks.
-
Strong ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NIOSH) and company-specific safety policies.
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and ensure safety is integrated into all project phases.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Certification(s) from nationally recognized safety organizations, such as:
-
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
-
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
-
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
-
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
-
Experience in designing safety controls, protective equipment, or engineering out hazards in complex systems or processes.
-
Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance management, including experience managing or responding to federal/state safety inspections.
-
Background in radiation safety, chemical hygiene, or toxic substance handling.
-
Experience supporting product safety, manufacturing, defense, or aerospace programs with strict compliance and safety demands.
-
Working knowledge of safety assurance systems, incident tracking databases, or EHS management software.
EC-DAS
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
July 28, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
