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Data Center Engineering and Operations EHS Engineer

NVIDIA AI
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Job Requisition ID

JR2018949

Job Category

IT - Information Technology

Time Type

Full time

Join NVIDIA’s outstanding team and help redefine the future of computing! As a Data Center Engineering and Operations (DCEO) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will ensure the teams in our facilities as well as the operations exceed all applicable EHS regulations and company programs. This is a fully onsite role where you will be joining a distributed team that works within data centers and laboratories where we launch our first article AI factories for testing. This role offers a rare chance to work with innovative technology, using AI to improve our processes and results! You will work closely with an elite group of experts committed to innovation and quality.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Coordinate with the DCEO Operations staff, Collocation provider contacts, the company’s real estate management group, and the EHS division to ensure compliance with and advancement of EHS compliance programs, procedures, and training in the east region of the US. The role is based in a Northern Virginia data center. This role focuses on understanding NVIDIA, Federal, State, and local worker safety requirements. It also involves carrying out these requirements at our locations across the eastern US. The role will also help support DCEO EHS team in meeting environmental-related requirements including conducting inspections and assisting with waste management processes.
  • Collaborate with onsite facilities teams and vendors to ensure safety during medium voltage switching and testing of medium and low voltage equipment. Additionally, coordinate with onsite engineering, facilities teams, and vendors to uphold safety throughout the validation, qualification, and deployment of liquid computer cooling equipment. Review non-routine experiments and work practices on prototype and first article equipment where design and hardware engineers and performing tests to qualify and validate equipment
  • Work in collocated data centers and data center-related research and development laboratories with up to 50% travel to other eastern US sites
  • Initiate and conduct workshops and training sessions for DCEO and engineering staff on H&S requirements including hazard analysis, hazard control, electrical safety and qualifications, chemical management and exposure, high sound pressure levels, ergonomics, and other program areas.
  • Ensure accurate chemical and waste management and maintain chemical inventories, safety data sheets, chemical labeling in chemical storage areas. Conduct universal, e-, and hazardous waste inspections and supervise hazardous waste disposal.
  • Coordinate with external firms and internal teams as the primary contact for audits and compliance inspections within DCEO site operations.
  • Act as site leader for assisting with the development of standard and emergency operating procedures, identifying issues, and generating corrective action backlogs.
  • Leverage AI experience to integrate autonomous solutions into documentation processes, improving team performance.

What We Need To See

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, occupational risk management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8 years of experience in conducting hazard analysis and risk mitigation strategies, implementation of successful internal EHS programs, management of onsite compliance programs, and site inspections/audits
  • Knowledge of US federal health and safety laws relevant to commercial and industrial environments with a concentration in electrical safety
  • Knowledge of employee exposure monitoring programs related to noise, thermal stress exposure, and use of various chemicals
  • Preparation and implementation of site-specific training modules/programs

Ways to stand out from the crowd

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • NFPA 70E training and certification and/or RCRA and/or DOT hazardous materials training and experience
  • Master’s degree in occupational safety and/or health sciences

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 140,000 USD - 224,250 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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