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Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist for our Plainville, CT location.

Our goal is to employ the right individuals to be a part of our team, learning and working with experienced professionals who will help provide the formal training and mentoring needed to grow professionally and strive toward the opportunities that Loureiro can offer. You will work on a number of diverse, Health and Safety related projects and will be able to see how the Company’s core values are instilled in every project and in every employee.

At Loureiro, you won’t just work for the company—you’ll own a part of it. As a 100% employee-owned company, our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) gives you a company-funded ownership stake that grows over time, so when we succeed, you share in the rewards.

• Perform daily inspections of work areas, practices, equipment, vehicles, and containers to verify compliance with client and governmental EHS regulations
• Track contractor EHS performance
• Communicate inspection findings to client Project Managers and contractor contacts as needed
• Attend contractor meetings and toolbox talks
• Provide contractor training on site as needed
• Serve as liaison for Permit to Work processes, including verifying and managing field conditions:
  • Sign off and close hot work permits
  • Verify Permit Required Confined Space entry setup, communicate client assessments, and follow up
  • Verify Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), communicate client assessments, and follow up
  • Verify proper isolation of client employees from work activities (barricades, traffic routing, negative pressure)
  • Verify fall protection for work performed at heights
  • Periodically visit permit areas to evaluate compliance
  • Correct out-of-compliance issues
• Assist with contractor vetting, audits, EHS reviews, and corrective action plans:
  • Review contractor policies and manuals as directed
  • Review contractor training as directed
  • Track compliance with corrective action plans
  • Work with Construct Secure to add new contractors as directed
• Investigate incidents as directed
• Investigate client employee concerns as directed
• Track contractor hazardous substance use on site and ensure SDSs are maintained in the system
• Assist with revising and creating contractor management policies and procedures as directed:
  • Contractor manual
  • Contractor vetting process
  • Permit to work
• Assist with planning and implementation of safety improvement projects as directed
• Assist with incident investigations, substance reviews, hazard assessments, and industrial hygiene projects as directed
• Order, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment as directed:
  • Radar signs
  • Temperature scanners
  • Gas meters

• A self-driven and motivated professional
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong observation skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Motivated to create and perform high-quality work

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline
• 1-5 years’ experience in environmental, health, and safety preferred
• Knowledge of hazard communication, LOTO, machine guarding, confined spaces, fall protection, and job safety analysis
• Professional certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH) preferred
• Ability to travel to client sites
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and observation ability
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship

Employee Ownership, Real Impact: Through our ESOP, you gain a meaningful financial stake in the company’s success

Diverse Expertise: Collaborate with specialists across engineering, environmental, construction, and EH&S fields

Opportunity to Advance: We offer hands-on learning, coaching, and clear career paths

People-First Culture: Join a respectful, team-oriented environment where your voice matters

And of Course… Exceptional Benefits: From health coverage to financial wellness, our benefits support you in and out of work

We are committed to delivering high-quality engineering and construction solutions that make a lasting impact, and we take pride in fostering an empowering workplace. If you’re looking to take ownership of impactful work and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. (Loureiro) is an employee owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Loureiro’s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, and waste management services.

EEO/AAP Statement: Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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