Senior Environmental Scientist​/Senior Industrial Hygienist

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced (Senior) Environmental Scientist / (Senior) Industrial Hygienist to join our growing Industrial Hygiene & Built Environment practice in Texas. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on field experience conducting environmental assessments related to asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), and general industrial hygiene evaluations.

You will work closely with project managers, clients, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality technical assessments, sampling, reporting, and compliance support across a variety of industrial, commercial, and public‑sector environments.

• Conduct field investigations – including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and IAQ assessments, as well as broader industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Collect bulk samples, air samples, wipe samples, and other environmental media according to regulatory and project‑specific protocols.
• Perform building surveys, moisture mapping, and visual inspections to identify environmental hazards or building-related deficiencies.
• Assist with abatement/remediation project monitoring, contractor oversight, and clearance testing.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and technically sound reports, data summaries, and field documentation.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination of field activities.
• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, TDSHS, local building codes).
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strictly follow internal safety protocols and promote a safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant field experience in environmental or industrial hygiene consulting.
• Practical experience conducting and documenting:
• Lead-based paint assessments
• Mold and moisture investigations
• Indoor air quality assessments
• Proficiency with field sampling equipment, building diagnostics tools, and data recording methods.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Texas licenses/certifications such as:
• Lead Risk Assessor or Lead Inspector
• Mold Assessment Consultant or Technician
• Experience with industrial hygiene sampling (noise, air monitoring, exposure assessments).
• Familiarity with project management or mentoring junior staff.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
• A number of duties performed on feet.
• Walking may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough and slippery.
• Able to carry equipment as much as 50lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to use hand and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, use hand tools.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Must be able to hear warning…