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Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

Hixson Architecture, Engineering and Interiors, Cincinnati, OH, United States


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 & 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

Free on-site fitness center membership and free parking

EOE/M/F/D/V

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