EHS Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

EHS Engineer

Responsibilities

The EHS Engineer supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. This role partners closely with operations and leadership to identify risks, drive prevention strategies, support regulatory compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture across the organization. The position is highly visible and provides a strong foundation for professional growth within EHS leadership pathways.

This role is based in Muskegon County, Michigan.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay: $70,000+ annually

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) savings plan with employer match

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• Life insurance and employee assistance programs

• Professional development, certification support, and EHS training

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with EHS team members to coordinate safety and environmental activities across operations.

• Identify, monitor, and evaluate workplace conditions that may impact employee safety, health, or regulatory compliance.

• Conduct audits, inspections, and program assessments; recommend corrective actions and prepare written reports.

• Participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and develop corrective and preventive actions.

• Support implementation and follow-through of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of incidents.

• Deliver employee training programs related to safety, health, and environmental compliance.

• Monitor and assess compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

• Collaborate with operations and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

• Support fatality prevention initiatives, including deployment of key prevention elements and coaching leaders.

• Partner with leadership to define, track, and achieve EHS objectives.

Job Roles

• Risk identifier – Recognizes hazards early and acts to mitigate exposure through systems and controls.

• Compliance steward – Ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

• Investigator – Applies structured root cause analysis to incidents and near misses.

• Trainer and educator – Builds employee awareness and capability through effective training and communication.

• Collaborator – Works cross-functionally to integrate EHS into daily operations.

• Continuous improvement advocate – Uses data and observations to strengthen safety systems and culture.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline from an accredited institution

• Internship, co-op, or prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety certification (e.g., GSP, ASP)

• Working knowledge of applicable workplace safety, health, and industrial hygiene regulations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Solid program management and organizational skills

• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and procedural instructions