Certified Industrial Hygienist

Job Title: Certified Industrial Hygienist
Location: Remote with travel

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL) has a position open for a Certified Industrial Hygienist to support HGL projects across the United States. The role is expected to focus approximately 95% on health and safety and 5% on industrial hygiene.

You will provide technical guidance to project teams, develop and review health and safety plans, conduct site safety assessments, and support corporate safety programs. Industrial hygiene responsibilities include exposure assessment and air and noise monitoring support. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is a hard requirement for this position.

This position supports environmental remediation and construction projects that may include thermal treatment, demolition, hazardous waste cleanup, landfill cap construction, contaminated sediment removal, groundwater treatment, and stabilization. Periodic site visits will support audits, readiness reviews, and key project activities.

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Develop and review Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), EPA site-specific safety plans, and related planning documents.
• Provide guidance on applicable OSHA, USACE, client, and corporate health and safety requirements to project managers, field staff, subcontractors, and technical teams.
• Conduct site safety assessments, audits, and inspections; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with project teams.
• Participate in project readiness reviews, safety meetings, and client discussions to identify hazards and confirm appropriate controls before work begins.
• Review site documentation, including personnel training and certifications, orientations, required signage, safety data sheets, and project safety records.
• Support incident response, investigation, and reporting, including client reporting requirements; communicate lessons learned and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver onboarding, continuing safety education, and annual refresher training, and prepare safety bulletins and other employee communications.
• Coordinate employee medical surveillance with occupational health providers, including scheduling and tracking required examinations and work clearances.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, and medical clearance tracking records to support employee readiness and project requirements.
• Develop and review worker and community air-monitoring plans; conduct or coordinate exposure assessments and air and noise monitoring as project needs require.
• Review monitoring results against applicable occupational exposure limits and project-specific community protection criteria, and recommend appropriate controls.
• Collaborate with Environmental Engineering, Geology, Construction Services, and Military Munitions Response Program teams; mentor staff on health and safety practices.
• Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
• At least 15 years of directly related experience, or an equally relevant combination of education and experience. The equivalent combination must still include a bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive experience supporting health and safety on environmental remediation and construction projects, including activities such as demolition, excavation, grading, hazardous waste handling, and environmental sampling.
• Proficient knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1 and working knowledge of applicable federal and state occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing project safety plans and hazard analyses and conducting project safety audits and assessments.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene practices, including exposure assessment, air and noise monitoring, and selection of appropriate controls.
• Experience with safety procedures involving hazardous materials and waste, decontamination, air monitoring, spill prevention, and emergency response.
• Experience coordinating safety training and maintaining training, certification, and employee readiness records.
• Ability to provide clear technical guidance, write detailed plans and reports, and communicate effectively with employees, subcontractors, clients, and management.
• Strong organization and judgment, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple project teams independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide. Approximately 30% travel is proposed, subject to confirmation of project needs.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training, current 8-hour refresher, and HAZWOPER Supervisor training.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training.
• Current CPR/First Aid training.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation.
• Experience supporting USACE and EPA projects.
• Experience administering medical surveillance programs and coordinating with occupational health providers.
• Experience developing and delivering annual HAZWOPER refresher training.
• Excavation Competent Person, Fall Protection Competent Person, Confined Space Supervisor, or rigging training.
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift/move/relocate items up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time; Prolonged standing up to 70% of the time
• Walking long distances; Walking over uneven or mountainous terrain
• Repetitive hand motions (typing/tool use/etc.)
• Ability to see details at close range; Ability to see details at a distance; Ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps/graphs/warning indicators/etc.)
• Driving a company or personal vehicle
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Complex problem solving and decision making
• Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations
• Writing reports/proposals/or technical documentation
• Leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities
• Communicating effectively with clients/team members/and stakeholders
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat/cold/rain/snow/etc.)
• Must be able to travel around 30% yearly, depending on project site needs
• May work in environments with loud noises/dust/or hazardous materials
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Remote work environment
• Potential for longer days up to 12 hours in duration

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.

Office Type: remote work-from-home, with travel to project sites

Travel: up to 30%

A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

This specific role supports U.S. Federal government contracts which require employees engaged on these contracts to be U.S. citizens.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges.

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil.

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

Digital & AI Proficiency: HGL encourages the responsible use of approved AI-enabled and digital technologies to improve productivity, technical quality, decision-making, and project delivery. Candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and experience leveraging emerging technologies are highly valued.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $121,620.00 - $194,592.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.