Environmental Compliance & Field Specialist

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the environmental team. The role focuses on due diligence, ecological assessments, and compliance in a high-throughput manufacturing setting, collaborating with Environmental Engineers on permitting and inspections.

The position covers field surveys, data processing, and reporting for air, stormwater, and waste programs, with involvement in land development and expansion projects. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in environmental field work, sampling, data gathering/processing, or compliance support in an industrial, construction, or land-development setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related environmental field is preferred (see education).
• Experience with air emission inventories, Tier II data, and NPDES/TPDES programs is advantageous.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESAs and wetland/species assessments is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of EPA Clean Water Act / NPDES and Texas water quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own ESA (Phase I & Phase II) for pre-construction due diligence and coordinate site surveys and data handoff.
• Support field crews and consultants with ESA reports, wetland delineations, and habitat evaluations.
• Prepare and review data tables, maps, lab packages, and submission records across air, stormwater, and waste programs.
• Own stormwater construction inspections and assist with regulatory reporting to ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinate with Environmental Specialists and engineers for regulatory inspections and information requests.

Skills

Environmental field work

Data gathering/processing

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil/chemical engineering, environmental science/studies, biology, ecology, geology, environmental management, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIS or mapping tools

Job description

SpaceX Bastrop, TX is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the environmental team. The role focuses on due diligence, ecological assessments, and compliance in a high-throughput manufacturing setting, collaborating with Environmental Engineers on permitting and inspections.

The position covers field surveys, data processing, and reporting for air, stormwater, and waste programs, with involvement in land development and expansion projects. Equal opportunity employer.