Staff Industrial Hygienist

Terracon

Staff Industrial Hygienist investigating sites for environmental risks and performing comprehensive environmental assessments. Collaborating with project teams to deliver findings and recommendations to clients.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $63,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental risk assessment, including conducting field studies and evaluating sampling results. Proficient in regulatory compliance and effective communication of findings to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificateAsbestos Inspector AccreditationAir Monitoring SpecialistEnvironmental Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Field StudiesSampling StrategiesRisk Assessment ReportsEnvironmental DrillingIndoor Air Quality MonitoringAsbestos SurveysLead Paint SurveysAirborne Chemical MonitoringNoise MonitoringSampling Result Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Lead InspectorCurrent AHERA Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Industrial HygieneEnvironmental ScienceRegulatory StandardsNESHAPSCDHECNCDEQGA EPDTDEQ

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate sites to identify any physical or environmental risks.
Perform field studies including asbestos and lead paint surveys, airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, and indoor air quality.
Develop sampling strategies and outline required analysis.
Research regulatory standards and hazard data.
Evaluate sampling results.
Prepare risk assessment reports and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment.
Present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients.
Additional responsibilities may include general support of project team including Phase I preliminary site assessments, Phase II site assessments, environmental drilling to support multi-media sampling: soil, groundwater, drinking water, radon, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field.
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
**Preferred Certification:**
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
Air monitoring specialist.
Certified lead inspector
3-6 years of experience in industrial hygiene or safety related field with progressive levels of responsibility.
40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (with an up-to-date 8-hour annual refresher course certification).
Current AHERA accreditation as an asbestos inspector and air monitor with preference given to applicants with current CDPHE licenses.
Knowledge of state (SCDHEC, NCDEQ, GA EPD, TDEQ) and Federal regulations (NESHAP, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Education reimbursement
Bonus programs