Contract Industrial Engineering Jobs in Reston, VA

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include: * Real Estate & Workplace * Facilities Management * Facilities Operations & Maintenance * Project Management & Engineering * Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design * Mission Support * Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency * Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. Job Description Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY! The Building People, LLC seeks a qualified Industrial Hygienist to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate occupational health and industrial hygiene programs in support of government facility and operational environments. The Industrial Hygienist conducts exposure assessments, hazard evaluations, and risk analyses involving toxic industrial chemicals, explosives residues, lead exposure, indoor air quality, noise, respiratory hazards, bloodborne pathogens, radiation sources, confined spaces, and hazardous materials. This role protects employees from chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards and supports compliance with Federal occupational safety and health regulations across laboratory, administrative, and field environments. Work is performed in office, laboratory, industrial, and field settings and requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Skills & Requirements Required Experience & Skills * Experience conducting industrial hygiene surveys, workplace assessments, and exposure monitoring involving chemical, biological, radiological, ergonomic, and physical hazards * Ability to evaluate employee exposure to toxic substances including lead, solvents, explosive compounds, combustion byproducts, asbestos, silica, mold, and hazardous noise * Proficiency performing qualitative and quantitative analyses using industrial hygiene instrumentation and sampling methodologies * Experience developing recommendations for engineering controls, administrative controls, work practices, and PPE * Knowledge of and ability to apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidance * Experience managing respiratory protection, hearing conservation, hazardous communication, and medical surveillance programs * Ability to investigate occupational illnesses, employee complaints, exposure incidents, and hazardous material releases * Demonstrated technical report writing skills, including preparation of exposure assessments, risk evaluations, and corrective action recommendations * Physical ability to walk, climb, stand, bend, carry monitoring equipment, and conduct field inspections in industrial, laboratory, and tactical training environments * All personnel must obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Level 3) security clearance. Preferred Experience & Skills * Experience supporting emergency response activities involving hazardous materials, clandestine laboratory operations, or explosives incidents * Experience in law enforcement, military, or similarly high-risk operational environments * Familiarity with government occupational health policies and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards Required Education Applicants must meet one of the following: * A bachelor's or graduate-level degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health Sciences, Occupational and Environmental Health, Toxicology, Safety Sciences, or a closely related science; or * A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or Life Science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry (including organic chemistry) and 18 additional semester hours in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene; or * Certification from the Board for Global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Credentialing, formerly the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Preferred Education * Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) * Certified Safety Professional (CSP) * Hazardous Materials Technician Certification * Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Qualifications *Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications. *Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government. *Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: * Medical & Rx * Dental * Vision * Flexible Spending Accounts * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Life Insurance/AD&D * Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability * Paid Time Off * Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement . Powered by Hirebridge