Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer

General Matter

Paducah, KY

Full Time

Posted September 9, 2026

$100k - $170k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

As an EH&S Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert in environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) programs supporting the development of advanced enrichment technologies and pilot-scale operations.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Head of EH&S in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's EH&S management system.
Perform and document hazard analyses for R&D activities and pilot-scale operations.
Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safe facility design, equipment installation, and commissioning.
Lead and participate in incident investigations, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
Develop and deliver EH&S training programs and materials.
Conduct routine EH&S audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
Maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), including inventory management and calibration activities.
Develop Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other safety procedures.
Manage hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Foster a culture of safety ownership and continuous improvement across a multidisciplinary team.
Support regulatory compliance activities involving OSHA, NRC, DOE, and environmental requirements, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Health Physics, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in an occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or EH&S role, preferably within nuclear, chemical, manufacturing, or R&D-intensive environments.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, 10 CFR 20, 10 CFR 70, and DOE/NRC EH&S requirements.
Demonstrated ability to identify occupational health and safety risks and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
Experience conducting hazard assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including procedure development and compliance reporting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHP, CHMM, or equivalent.
Experience supporting radiological operations, nuclear facilities, or pilot-scale process development.
Experience with hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene monitoring, and emergency preparedness programs.

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this role is $100,000–$170,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.