Air Permitting Lead for Power & Rocket Propulsion (Onsite)

SpaceX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Regulatory Engineer, Air Permitting, to lead air permitting efforts in Texas and Louisiana for power generation and rocket propulsion programs.

Based at Starbase, Bastrop, TX, or nearby, the role requires coordinating with regulatory agencies and shaping permit strategy for complex projects. The position requires a strong track record in obtaining Title V, PSD, and other major permits, plus knowledge of NSPS/NESHAP and dispersion modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or chemical engineering.
• 7+ years of experience identifying permitting needs and obtaining Title V, PSD, and other complex air permits for power generation or other industrial operations.
• Experience with Texas and Louisiana air permits and NSR/Title V/Permits by Rule.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Knowledge of NSPS and NESHAP/MACT standards and dispersion modeling with AERMOD.

Responsibilities

• Lead air permitting in Texas and Louisiana for power generation and rocket propulsion programs.
• Decide when a permit is required and prepare applications, amendments, and renewals (PSD, NSR, Title V, minor and synthetic minor, Permits by Rule).
• Build technical records: emission inventories, data review, control-technology and BACT assessments, dispersion modeling; demonstrate compliance with NAAQS, NSPS, NESHAP.
• Advise engineering and operations to shape equipment, limits, and schedules; guide phased capacity additions.
• Represent SpaceX with TCEQ, LDEQ, and EPA during reviews and negotiations; communicate permit strategy.

Skills

Permitting experience

Power generation permitting

PE license

NESHAP/MACT knowledge

Dispersion modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or chemical engineering

Tools

AERMOD

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Environmental Regulatory Engineer, Air Permitting, to lead air permitting efforts in Texas and Louisiana for power generation and rocket propulsion programs.

Based at Starbase, Bastrop, TX, or nearby, the role requires coordinating with regulatory agencies and shaping permit strategy for complex projects. The position requires a strong track record in obtaining Title V, PSD, and other major permits, plus knowledge of NSPS/NESHAP and dispersion modeling.