Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultant

Join Hixson’s Environmental Engineering/Health & Safety team to advise industrial clients across North America on EHS compliance, audits, and program development. This client-facing consulting role blends technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and relationship management.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will partner with corporate and industrial clients to improve environmental, health, and safety performance while supporting business goals. You’ll lead and contribute to compliance assessments, develop practical programs and training, and help clients maintain strong standing with employees, the public, and regulators.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide EHS consulting support to industrial clients to help them operate safe, environmentally sound, and sustainable facilities.
Plan and perform EHS compliance assessments and communicate findings, risk levels, and recommendations.
Develop or improve safety programs, written procedures, and training materials; deliver training as needed.
Support health & safety initiatives including Risk Management Plans and Process Safety Management (PSM) program elements.
Build strong client relationships and collaborate with internal Hixson teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
Report to the Manager of Environmental Engineering/Health & Safety and contribute to a team-based consulting environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
5+ years of EHS consulting or industrial experience
Hands-on experience with health & safety program development and training
Strong consulting mindset: takes ownership, drives work to completion, and delivers high-quality client service
Ability to manage priorities independently across multiple client engagements
Comfortable building and managing client relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

REM, ASP, CSP, or similar credential preferred
Broad environmental compliance experience (multi-media) across industrial operations
Experience supporting facility sustainability initiatives and practical, implementable solutions within the food and beverage industry
Process Safety Management (PSM) experience

WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Mt. Adams) with remote work flexibility. Travel: This role supports clients across North America; expected travel level will vary by project.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation: commensurate with experience
Comprehensive health insurance with $0 monthly premiums
Life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave
401(k) match, profit sharing, and end-of-year bonus plan
Remote work flexibility
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site fitness center membership and free parking

ABOUT HIXSON

Located at the base of historic Mt. Adams, Hixson Architecture, Engineering, Interiors was formed in 1948 and is consistently listed as one of the top A/E firms in the United States. Fostering a culture that is different by design, Hixson manages by values, not by business objectives, and believes that by taking care of its associates, success follows. Add to this a prioritization of professional development, community service and living a balanced life, it all makes for a great place to work. To learn more about life at Hixson, please visit www.hixson-inc.com.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to Martha Montgomery, Staffing Manager (Hixson) 659 Van Meter Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Email: Careers@hixson-inc.com EOE/M/F/D/V

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Environmental Health & Safety Consultant