EHS Engineer: Contractor Safety & Compliance Lead

InvestedintheMission; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management, to join the Business Operations team. This role delivers proactive EHS support across a dynamic, fast-paced organization, with field teams and leadership domestically and internationally.

You will develop contractor safety programs, coordinate with partners, and perform site assessments and incident investigations while promoting a strong safety culture. Travel up to 50%+ may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant safety/engineering field.
• Experience designing and operating EHS programs, especially contractor safety.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and international EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contractor management safety programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with supply, legal and operational partners to drive program success.
• Provide expert EHS support to the Business Operations team, acting as a trusted advisor and safety partner.
• Travel as needed to engage and coordinate with suppliers, contractors and internal teams as needed.
• Conduct site assessments, audits, hazard analyses, and safety inspections with minimal oversight.
• Develop and implement safety programs, training, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to operational needs.
• Respond to urgent safety concerns and support incident investigations across multiple locations.
• Champion a strong safety culture while balancing operational demands and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

EHS program development

Autonomous work

Strong communication

Incident investigations

Site assessments

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

CSP/CIH/CHMM (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Contractor Management, to join the Business Operations team. This role delivers proactive EHS support across a dynamic, fast-paced organization, with field teams and leadership domestically and internationally.

You will develop contractor safety programs, coordinate with partners, and perform site assessments and incident investigations while promoting a strong safety culture. Travel up to 50%+ may be required.