Senior Environmental Consultant (Industrial Hygiene)

Company Description

The Company

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

The Environmental Scientist / Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager provides expert environmental consulting services to a broad range of industrial, maritime, and commercial clients. This role requires a deep understanding of the principles, methods, and techniques of environmental science, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. It also demands the ability to apply relevant aspects of chemistry, biological sciences, and public health to environmental remediation projects involving hazardous materials such as lead, asbestos, and mold. The position involves identifying and evaluating health hazards associated with catastrophic property damage caused by storms and flooding, as well as assessing the environmental, health, and safety impacts of chemical releases and oil spills.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced environmental science expertise with specialized knowledge in chemistry, industrial hygiene, and biological sciences to address complex environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) challenges.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member to support client EH&S objectives and ensure regulatory compliance across diverse project environments.
• Conduct on-site investigations, measurements, and evaluations of environmental and occupational health conditions; perform research and analysis to develop comprehensive technical reports for senior review.
• Prepare technical studies and reports in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of completion, demonstrating adaptability and strong organizational skills.
• Willing and able to travel by air, sea, or land on short notice to reach project sites as required.
• Maintain active state certifications for mold, lead, and asbestos inspections and assessments.
• Operate under the direction of a Project Manager, contributing to the successful execution of fieldwork and reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Geology, or Engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years of EH&S experience (specialized degrees may waive experience requirement)
• Background in environmental consulting is highly beneficial
• Illinois Asbestos Inspector License
• Illinois Asbestos Air Sampling Professional License and/or Illinois Asbestos Project Manager License
• Valid Driver's License
• TWIC card eligible
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong time management; disciplined and well-organized
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Maintains a high standard of professional ethics and integrity
• Exceptional customer relationship and client service skills

Additional Information

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to sit for long period of time
• Must be comfortable to work in a remote and/or hybrid environment
• Must be flexible to work outside of the 8:30am - 5:30pm business hours if needed
• Must be flexible to travel

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $140,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, the scope of the role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email ... and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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