EHS Engineer

Location: Carlsbad, CA 92008

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: $37 - $50/hr DOE

Duration: 3-6 month contract, with the possibility of going permanent based on performance and business needs

Temp, possibly Temp-to-Hire

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer to support daily operations and serve as the on-site safety point of contact while the EHS team is being rebuilt. This role is ideal for a mid-level professional with strong safety, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance experience who can

triage day-to-day safety needs and oversee EHS programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the on-site EHS lead, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory protocols
• Oversee hazardous waste management processes (not hands-on handling) and coordinate with vendors for disposal
• Respond to and manage safety incidents (e.g., slips, trips, falls), ensuring proper corrective actions and reporting
• Support and maintain OSHA recordkeeping and incident reporting (OSHA 300 Log, WC injury data, global incident reports)
• Conduct routine safety walkthroughs, inspections, and corrective action follow-ups
• Manage and maintain EHS documentation, permits, and digital systems/applications
• Coordinate emergency preparedness initiatives, including drills, training, and emergency assembly box maintenance
• Assist with ergonomic assessments, safety training coordination, and new hire orientations
• Collaborate with vendors for lab equipment inspections, calibrations, and certifications
• Provide support for radiation/laser safety (regulatory coverage already in place at NY site)
• Partner with leadership as the EHS team scales (Engineer, Manager, Sr. Manager)

Qualifications:

• Experience in EHS, with a focus on safety programs, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with hazardous waste oversight, OSHA recordkeeping, and emergency preparedness
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to safety-related events
• EHS certifications (CSP or similar) are a plus, but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.