Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Role description

Arcadis is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to join our Sustainable Operations team in the New York, New York office. This role involves approximately 75% fieldwork and 25% office work. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with asbestos, lead‑based paint, hazardous building materials, indoor air quality and mold, industrial hygiene exposure monitoring, building characterization assessments, soil and water sampling, project oversight, and report preparation.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and hold the licenses and credentials required for the role. Arcadis will provide specific training.

As an Industrial Hygiene Specialist, you will complete inspections, bulk sampling, abatement oversight, air monitoring, and assessments of various types of projects, including manufacturing plants, warehouses, public and private buildings, schools, and residential homes. You will assist with reports for projects completed using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs as well as scope projects and prepare proposals with senior staff members.

Conduct asbestos and lead‑based paint surveys and support abatement projects, indoor air quality and mold investigations, mold and water damage remediation, ventilation assessments, and development and review of health and safety plans (HASPs).

• Work in a client‑focused consulting environment with an emphasis on industrial hygiene, including asbestos, lead‑based paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality and mold evaluations, and chemical exposure assessments.
• Perform inspections and surveys for asbestos, lead, mold and water intrusion, indoor air quality, and other regulated building materials.
• Coordinate with agencies, management, staff, and subcontractors to define project scope and schedules.
• Conduct advanced technical surveys and oversee subcontractor work.
• Accurately document field activities using the provided tools.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate field observations and laboratory data.
• Prepare technical memoranda, summary reports, and other client deliverables.
• Receive technical and business mentorship from senior members of the EH&S consulting team.
• Mentor and support junior staff within the Industrial Hygiene group.

• Bachelor of Science in a science related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the professional services or consulting business.
• State specific asbestos training and licensure.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and state regulations for asbestos, etc.

• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
• Asbestos Safety Technician (AST) license in New Jersey.
• Experience with report preparation.
• Industry recognized certification in industrial hygiene (e.g. CIH, IHT) and/or indoor environmental or air quality consulting (e.g. CIEC, CIAQP).
• NIOSH 582 training.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team in a fast‑paced environment.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $64,984 - $104,976.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.