Senior Level Environmental Health And Safety Jobs
Senior level environmental health and safety jobs put experienced professionals in charge of program direction, regulatory compliance strategy, and the cross-functional teams that carry EHS initiatives forward. Roles concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Curia, Hytorc, and Aperture hiring at this level now.
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Company Profile
For 30 years, Colden Corporation has been a trusted partner in occupational health, safety, and environmental consulting. We proudly serve a long standing and distinguished client base that includes Fortune 100 companies and other premier organizations across many industries. Colden is owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs). We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to quality, professional development, and exceptional client service. We know our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to investing in our team through professional development, and competitive compensation and benefits designed to help our team thrive in and out of the workplace. Colden currently has seven office locations spread across the northeast and Louisiana. Colden prides itself on having a highly collaborative culture where colleagues are keen to share knowledge and help each other succeed at all levels.
Position Description
Location: Hybrid in Manchester, NH is preferred. Other locations in New England will be considered.
As an established and growing company, we are currently seeking an experienced professional with more than seven years of relevant health and safety expertise to serve as a Consultant and Project Manager. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule determined by current project assignments. Colden’s Manchester office is located in the beautifully restored Waumbec Mill, with Merrimack River views and an on-site café. The successful candidate will work with a team of CIHs, CSPs, senior scientists, and health and safety specialists to provide occupational health and safety consulting services to an established client base in a diverse mix of industries.
Responsibilities May Include
- Manage projects from inception to completion including preparing a proposal, project budget, deliverables, and milestones in relation to client expectations.
- Develop written health and safety programs, training materials, and deliver in-person training.
- Research and demonstrate an understanding of EHS standards and guidelines (e.g., OSHA, ACGIH, ANSI, NFPA).
- Interact with client management, technical personnel, and production workers.
- Conduct industrial hygiene surveys to assess chemical, physical and biological agents (e.g., air and surface sampling, noise monitoring, etc.).
- Perform health and safety assessments, inspections, or audits in various client industrial and non-industrial settings, such as manufacturing sites, laboratories, universities, hospitals, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and other work environments. Exercise a working knowledge of common OSHA compliance program elements (e.g., hazard communication, respiratory protection, noise, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection).
- Conduct indoor air/environmental quality and microbial investigations.
- Prepare written reports summarizing site visit observations and results. Develop recommended corrective actions in accordance with results.
Requirements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in occupational health and safety consulting and demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight, all while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience).
- CIH or CSP certification or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year.
- Experience range: 7+ years. Experience in common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry.
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at preparing concise, thorough reports and client communications, ensuring all documentation meets the highest professional standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally are essential, with fluctuating levels of travel based on project assignment.
Desired Qualifications
- Project management experience.
- MS degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or environmental health science.
- Previous health and safety consulting experience.
Benefits
Why Join Colden?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in creating or maintaining safe and healthy environments for clients and workers and contribute to sustainability improvements.
- Professional Growth: Support for professional development and career advancement, with internal educational offerings and company Technical Summit. Opportunities to work with Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and other Colden specialists for on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals and industry experts as part of our “All-One-Company” approach.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Colden offers a competitive salary based on your experience and credentials, with opportunity for professional recognition, reward, and advancement depending on individual performance and contributions.
- Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) starting on day one, 401k profit sharing plan eligibility after 30 days, 100% company paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, monthly cell phone stipend, and professional development reimbursements including support for certification maintenance.
Colden Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Colden Corporation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Company Profile
For 30 years, Colden Corporation has been a trusted partner in occupational health, safety, and environmental consulting. We proudly serve a long standing and distinguished client base that includes Fortune 100 companies and other premier organizations across many industries. Colden is owned and managed by practicing Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs) and Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs). We combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to quality, professional development, and exceptional client service. We know our greatest asset is our people. We are committed to investing in our team through professional development, and competitive compensation and benefits designed to help our team thrive in and out of the workplace. Colden currently has seven office locations spread across the northeast and Louisiana. Colden prides itself on having a highly collaborative culture where colleagues are keen to share knowledge and help each other succeed at all levels.
Position Description
Location: Hybrid in Manchester, NH is preferred. Other locations in New England will be considered.
As an established and growing company, we are currently seeking an experienced professional with more than seven years of relevant health and safety expertise to serve as a Consultant and Project Manager. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule determined by current project assignments. Colden’s Manchester office is located in the beautifully restored Waumbec Mill, with Merrimack River views and an on-site café. The successful candidate will work with a team of CIHs, CSPs, senior scientists, and health and safety specialists to provide occupational health and safety consulting services to an established client base in a diverse mix of industries.
Responsibilities May Include
- Manage projects from inception to completion including preparing a proposal, project budget, deliverables, and milestones in relation to client expectations.
- Develop written health and safety programs, training materials, and deliver in-person training.
- Research and demonstrate an understanding of EHS standards and guidelines (e.g., OSHA, ACGIH, ANSI, NFPA).
- Interact with client management, technical personnel, and production workers.
- Conduct industrial hygiene surveys to assess chemical, physical and biological agents (e.g., air and surface sampling, noise monitoring, etc.).
- Perform health and safety assessments, inspections, or audits in various client industrial and non-industrial settings, such as manufacturing sites, laboratories, universities, hospitals, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and other work environments. Exercise a working knowledge of common OSHA compliance program elements (e.g., hazard communication, respiratory protection, noise, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection).
- Conduct indoor air/environmental quality and microbial investigations.
- Prepare written reports summarizing site visit observations and results. Develop recommended corrective actions in accordance with results.
Requirements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in occupational health and safety consulting and demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight, all while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience).
- CIH or CSP certification or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year.
- Experience range: 7+ years. Experience in common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry.
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at preparing concise, thorough reports and client communications, ensuring all documentation meets the highest professional standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally are essential, with fluctuating levels of travel based on project assignment.
Desired Qualifications
- Project management experience.
- MS degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or environmental health science.
- Previous health and safety consulting experience.
Benefits
Why Join Colden?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in creating or maintaining safe and healthy environments for clients and workers and contribute to sustainability improvements.
- Professional Growth: Support for professional development and career advancement, with internal educational offerings and company Technical Summit. Opportunities to work with Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and other Colden specialists for on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals and industry experts as part of our “All-One-Company” approach.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Colden offers a competitive salary based on your experience and credentials, with opportunity for professional recognition, reward, and advancement depending on individual performance and contributions.
- Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) starting on day one, 401k profit sharing plan eligibility after 30 days, 100% company paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, monthly cell phone stipend, and professional development reimbursements including support for certification maintenance.
Colden Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Colden Corporation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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Senior Level Environmental Health And Safety Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level environmental health and safety job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned compliance programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrable experience managing regulatory audits, leading incident investigations, and presenting EHS metrics to leadership carries significant weight. Certifications such as CSP or CIH strengthen a candidacy, and a history of mentoring junior staff signals the leadership readiness these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level environmental health and safetys?
Companies hiring senior level environmental health and safetys right now include Curia, Hytorc, and Aperture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, energy companies, construction firms, and government contractors with complex regulatory obligations and mature EHS programs.
Are there remote senior level environmental health and safety jobs?
Yes, though many senior EHS roles retain an on-site or field component given the nature of the work. About 50% of senior level environmental health and safety openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote-eligible positions more common in corporate program management, consulting, and policy-focused roles than in plant or site-level positions.
What makes a environmental health and safety role senior level?
Senior level environmental health and safety roles are defined by program ownership rather than task execution. Professionals at this level set compliance strategy, oversee multiple sites or business units, lead root cause analyses after significant incidents, and serve as the primary point of contact for regulators. Mentoring junior EHS staff and influencing operational decisions at the leadership level are standard expectations.
Which industries hire the most senior level environmental health and safetys?
Senior Level environmental health and safety roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under dense federal and state regulatory requirements, manage significant occupational hazard exposure, and face material liability if compliance programs are not managed at a high level of technical competence.