Senior Staff Industrial Hygienist

Terracon

Mid-level Industrial Hygienist assessing environmental risks at client sites. Investigating and developing recommendations for environmental improvement while working with a multidiscipline consulting firm.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $69,500 - $90,000 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

Environmental Risk AssessmentField StudiesSampling StrategiesCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

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Hard Skills

Asbestos SurveysLead Paint SurveysAirborne Chemical MonitoringNoise MonitoringIndoor Air Quality AssessmentSampling AnalysisRisk Assessment ReportingRegulatory Research

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Environmental DrillingMulti-Media Sampling

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Air Monitoring SpecialistCertified Lead InspectorProject Designer40-Hour HAZWOPER CertificationAHERA Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Industrial HygieneEnvironmental ScienceNESHAPSCDHECNCDEQGA EPDTDEQ

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate sites to identify any physical or environmental risks.
Lead and 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 3-5 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.
Project Designer.
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

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off
holidays
education reimbursement
various bonus programs