Senior Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Senior Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Aurora, IL
Full-Time | $85,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience, licenses, and credentials)
Position Overview
A growing environmental and industrial hygiene consulting practice is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygienist / Senior Consultant for a high-autonomy role based in the Chicagoland area. This position is ideal for a consultant who can independently manage projects, develop client relationships, and deliver high-quality technical work across indoor air quality, asbestos, and exposure-related services.
You'll have the opportunity to own your projects from start to finish while working within a collaborative environment that provides strong technical support and operational infrastructure.
What You Will Do
- Manage projects from proposal through field execution, reporting, and closeout
- Perform asbestos inspections and related services in commercial, residential, and industrial settings
- Conduct asbestos air sampling and clearance monitoring in accordance with regulatory standards
- Evaluate indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and occupational health concerns across a range of facility types
- Lead microbial and moisture intrusion investigations, including moisture mapping, IR scanning, and sampling strategies
- Perform exposure monitoring (e.g., RCS, VOCs, particulates, metals) using area and personal sampling methods
- Interpret analytical data and develop clear, defensible recommendations aligned with applicable standards
- Prepare technical reports, remediation protocols, and project documentation
- Communicate findings and recommendations to clients with clarity and professionalism
- Maintain and calibrate field equipment and instrumentation
- Support repeat business and client relationship development
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to QA/QC and technical best practices as the role evolves
Required Qualifications
- Illinois Asbestos Building Inspector license (required)
- Illinois Asbestos Air Sampling Professional license, or ability to obtain within 90 days
- 3+ years of consulting experience in industrial hygiene, asbestos, IAQ, or related services
- Experience with microbial/moisture intrusion investigations and remediation planning
- Hands-on experience with occupational exposure monitoring (e.g., RCS, VOCs, particulates, metals)
- Ability to independently manage field work, sampling strategies, client communication, and reporting
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, IICRC (S500/S520/S700), ASHRAE, and related guidance
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce client-ready deliverables
- Professional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard reporting workflows
- Ability to perform field work (climbing, lifting equipment, confined access, uneven terrain, etc.)
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Illinois Lead Inspector and/or Lead Risk Assessor (strongly preferred)
- Illinois Radon Measurement Professional or Technician license
- Professional certifications such as CIH, CSP, PE, CHMM, or similar
- Experience with building envelope or HVAC/ventilation assessments
- Experience developing asbestos abatement designs or bid specifications
- Prior mentorship, QA/QC review, or team leadership experience
- Existing client relationships or interest in business development
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