Drimva

General Matter

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

$100K–$170K

Paducah, KY +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026

Location
Paducah, KY
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Experience
5+ years in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or EH&S; preferably in nuclear, chemical, manufacturing, or R&D-intensive environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

About the job

Develop and implement environmental, health, and safety programs for advanced enrichment technology development and pilot-scale operations, managing hazards and supporting regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

  • Develop, improve, and maintain the EH&S management system; conduct hazard analyses, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and quality on safe facility design, installation, and commissioning; create procedures and deliver training.
  • Support hazardous waste management, safety equipment and PPE, corrective actions, and compliance activities involving OSHA, NRC, and DOE.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, and DOE/NRC EH&S requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify safety risks and implement mitigation; experience with hazard assessments, audits, inspections, investigations, and root cause analyses.
  • Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

  • Certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHP, CHMM, or equivalent.
  • Experience in radiological operations, nuclear facilities, pilot-scale process development, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene monitoring, or emergency preparedness.

Pay

$100,000–$170,000 USD annually, base salary

Tools

OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, DOE, NRC, PPE, JHAs, LOTO

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)