HS&E Lead

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented HS&E Lead to join our team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advise and support Project and Program Management teams in implementing and maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) programs in accordance with corporate, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to project personnel to ensure compliance with Parsons’ Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program (ESHARP) management system, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct audits of projects and worksites to verify compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Perform site inspections to identify hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate or mitigate risk.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive audit reports, inspection reports, and safety performance assessments.
• Implement occupational injury reporting, incident management, and investigation processes in accordance with company procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and conduct root cause analyses using recognized and defensible methodologies.
• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, contractors, and workforce personnel to develop and implement effective corrective actions.
• Prepare investigation reports and communicate lessons learned to improve overall safety performance.
• Analyze safety trends, audit findings, inspection results, and incident data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Represent Parsons during regulatory inspections, client reviews, and external safety audits.
• Act as the SH&E representative on project sites and support the SH&E Manager or Director as required.
• Promote active participation in safety initiatives and encourage a strong safety culture across project teams.
• Support risk assessments and provide SH&E expertise during work planning and execution activities.
• Assist with new employee orientations and onboarding programs.
• Deliver health, safety, and environmental training and awareness sessions in accordance with regulatory and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate SH&E records, training logs, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior Safety Specialists and site personnel.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/SH&E) roles.
• Advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Strong understanding of industry safety standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and related standards.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive action programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and high-risk project environments.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of risk management systems and occupational safety management frameworks.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to safety professionals within large-scale project environments.