Entry Level HSE Consultant Jobs
New grad hse consultant jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on safety coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Education, with employers like Sundt Construction, Drake, and Tenaris hiring at this level now.
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HSE Safety Technician – Phoenix, AZ
Position Overview
Job title - Safety Technician
Employer - Drake Industrial Health and Safety
Location - Phoenix, AZ (on site, client construction project)
Employment type - Full-time, temporary / project-based
Duration - Approximately 4 months
Anticipated start - December 2026 or January 2027 [target mobilization date to be confirmed]
Schedule - [Shift / hours per week – to be confirmed]
Openings - [1-2]
Reports to - Client Site Safety Manager / HSE Lead (or designee), with Drake supervisory support
FLSA status - Non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)
Position Summary - Drake Industrial Health and Safety is hiring a Safety Technician to support a client's HSE program on a construction project in Phoenix for about 4 months. The technician is an extra set of eyes in the field: helping crews work safely, keeping safety paperwork current, and supporting the Site Safety Manager in daily HSE activities.
This role supports, but does not replace, the Site Safety Manager. It does not sign off as the competent person or qualified person, and does not include medical care beyond first aid, industrial hygiene sampling, or program development.
Key Responsibilities
- Field observations: Walk assigned work areas daily to spot unsafe acts and conditions. Stop work when an imminent hazard exists and notify the supervisor.
- Pre-task planning: Review JHAs and pre-task plans with crews before work begins, and confirm the listed hazards and controls match the actual job.
- Permit support: Confirm required permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation, elevated work, line break) are in place, posted, and followed. Serve as fire watch or attendant when assigned.
- PPE and housekeeping: Verify correct PPE use, including site-specific requirements, and monitor housekeeping, access and egress, and barricades.
- Equipment checks: Help inspect ladders, scaffold tags, fall protection, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and other safety equipment.
- Toolbox talks and orientation: Help lead or deliver toolbox talks and assist with new-hire site orientation.
- Incident support: Respond to incidents and near misses, secure the scene, give first aid within your certification, and help collect statements and photos for investigations.
- Documentation: Complete daily safety reports, observation cards, inspection checklists, and corrective-action tracking in the client's format and software.
- Communication: Coordinate with client supervision and owner/GC safety representatives as directed, and attend daily safety meetings.
Required Qualifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction card (OSHA 10 accepted only with client approval).
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- 1–2 years of construction or industrial safety experience, or equivalent field experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards, work permits, and JHAs.
- Able to pass a drug screen, background check, and site badging requirements.
- Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking up and stopping work when needed.
- Basic computer and mobile app skills for daily reports and observation tracking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor, cleanroom, or large-scale industrial project experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Fire watch, confined space attendant, or permit-issuing experience.
- OSHA 500/510 coursework or a degree or coursework in Occupational Safety & Health.
- Experience with safety software or mobile inspection apps (e.g., Procore, SafetyCulture).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walk the site for a full shift and climb stairs and ladders.
- Work outdoors and in active construction areas, including Phoenix heat; temperatures may exceed 90°F in the final weeks of a spring finish.
- Wear required PPE at all times. Drake provides standard PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, safety-toe boots); the client provides any site-required specialty PPE.
- Complete site-specific orientation and badging before starting work.
Compensation and How to Apply
Pay: Hourly, TBD
What we provide: Standard PPE · Drake supervisory support ·
To apply: Send a resume and copies of current certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED) to [Drake contact email / application link]. Qualified candidates will interview before mobilization.
Drake Industrial Health and Safety 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, age, disability, or veteran status.
Sources
- Drake Industrial Health and Safety – Scope of Work: Safety Technician
- Insight Global – Safety Technician, Phoenix (entry level)
- PCG – Safety Technician, Phoenix
Experience:
- EHS on Pipeline construction or industrial construction: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
HSE Safety Technician – Phoenix, AZ
Position Overview
Job title - Safety Technician
Employer - Drake Industrial Health and Safety
Location - Phoenix, AZ (on site, client construction project)
Employment type - Full-time, temporary / project-based
Duration - Approximately 4 months
Anticipated start - December 2026 or January 2027 [target mobilization date to be confirmed]
Schedule - [Shift / hours per week – to be confirmed]
Openings - [1-2]
Reports to - Client Site Safety Manager / HSE Lead (or designee), with Drake supervisory support
FLSA status - Non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible)
Position Summary - Drake Industrial Health and Safety is hiring a Safety Technician to support a client's HSE program on a construction project in Phoenix for about 4 months. The technician is an extra set of eyes in the field: helping crews work safely, keeping safety paperwork current, and supporting the Site Safety Manager in daily HSE activities.
This role supports, but does not replace, the Site Safety Manager. It does not sign off as the competent person or qualified person, and does not include medical care beyond first aid, industrial hygiene sampling, or program development.
Key Responsibilities
- Field observations: Walk assigned work areas daily to spot unsafe acts and conditions. Stop work when an imminent hazard exists and notify the supervisor.
- Pre-task planning: Review JHAs and pre-task plans with crews before work begins, and confirm the listed hazards and controls match the actual job.
- Permit support: Confirm required permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation, elevated work, line break) are in place, posted, and followed. Serve as fire watch or attendant when assigned.
- PPE and housekeeping: Verify correct PPE use, including site-specific requirements, and monitor housekeeping, access and egress, and barricades.
- Equipment checks: Help inspect ladders, scaffold tags, fall protection, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and other safety equipment.
- Toolbox talks and orientation: Help lead or deliver toolbox talks and assist with new-hire site orientation.
- Incident support: Respond to incidents and near misses, secure the scene, give first aid within your certification, and help collect statements and photos for investigations.
- Documentation: Complete daily safety reports, observation cards, inspection checklists, and corrective-action tracking in the client's format and software.
- Communication: Coordinate with client supervision and owner/GC safety representatives as directed, and attend daily safety meetings.
Required Qualifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction card (OSHA 10 accepted only with client approval).
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- 1–2 years of construction or industrial safety experience, or equivalent field experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards, work permits, and JHAs.
- Able to pass a drug screen, background check, and site badging requirements.
- Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking up and stopping work when needed.
- Basic computer and mobile app skills for daily reports and observation tracking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Semiconductor, cleanroom, or large-scale industrial project experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Fire watch, confined space attendant, or permit-issuing experience.
- OSHA 500/510 coursework or a degree or coursework in Occupational Safety & Health.
- Experience with safety software or mobile inspection apps (e.g., Procore, SafetyCulture).
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walk the site for a full shift and climb stairs and ladders.
- Work outdoors and in active construction areas, including Phoenix heat; temperatures may exceed 90°F in the final weeks of a spring finish.
- Wear required PPE at all times. Drake provides standard PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vest, safety-toe boots); the client provides any site-required specialty PPE.
- Complete site-specific orientation and badging before starting work.
Compensation and How to Apply
Pay: Hourly, TBD
What we provide: Standard PPE · Drake supervisory support ·
To apply: Send a resume and copies of current certifications (OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR/AED) to [Drake contact email / application link]. Qualified candidates will interview before mobilization.
Drake Industrial Health and Safety 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, age, disability, or veteran status.
Sources
- Drake Industrial Health and Safety – Scope of Work: Safety Technician
- Insight Global – Safety Technician, Phoenix (entry level)
- PCG – Safety Technician, Phoenix
Experience:
- EHS on Pipeline construction or industrial construction: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level HSE Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hse consultant job?
Start by earning a relevant degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field, and pursue certifications like OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 to signal job-readiness. Internships, co-ops, or volunteer safety roles give you the hands-on experience entry level employers look for. Tailor your resume to highlight any incident reporting, hazard assessments, or compliance work you completed during your studies.
Which companies hire entry level hse consultants?
Companies hiring entry level hse consultants right now include Sundt Construction, Drake, and Tenaris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from construction firms, manufacturers, energy companies, and environmental services organizations that maintain active safety programs and need junior staff to support compliance teams.
Are there remote entry level hse consultant jobs?
Yes, though most entry level hse consultant roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of safety work. About 30% of entry level hse consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to involve documentation, training coordination, or audit support rather than active field inspections. Hybrid schedules are more common than fully remote at this level.
Are these new grad hse consultant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hse consultant roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in place of full-time history, or lists a portfolio of safety projects as an alternative qualification. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "training provided" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level hse consultants?
Entry Level hse consultant roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Energy, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they face strict regulatory requirements around worker safety, environmental compliance, and risk management, creating steady demand for junior consultants who can support audits, documentation, and on-site inspections.