Environmental Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support its Memphis-area facilities and large-scale AI infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance while enabling rapid compute capacity expansion and regulatory alignment across programs.

The candidate will mitigate environmental risks, optimize water and energy use, and integrate environmental considerations into design and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs (internship and project experience count).
• Experience in dynamic, high-growth industrial or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, including air permitting, water usage, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous waste.
• Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, BMPs, industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities.
• Maintain compliance with EPA, TDEC, Shelby County Health Department, and other agencies.
• Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations.
• Perform regular environmental audits and inspections for ongoing compliance.
• Manage hazardous materials and waste management including reporting.
• Maintain site regulatory compliance plans (SWPPP, SPCC, permits).
• Support planning for facility expansions, equipment installations, and modifications.
• Coordinate and manage environmental contractors for permitting, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, and facilities teams to integrate environmental considerations.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Project management

Technical data handling

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field

Bachelor's or Master’s in Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

The Environmental Engineer will support the operations and continued expansion of SpaceX's large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance while enabling rapid scaling of compute capacity to meet aggressive deployment timelines. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert to mitigate environmental risks, optimize resource use (especially water and energy), and maintain full regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental programs at SpaceX's Memphis-area facilities.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations established by the EPA, TDEC (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation), Shelby County Health Department, and other relevant agencies.
• Track, review, and interpret new and proposed environmental laws and regulations, providing clear guidance to leadership and engineering teams.
• Perform regular environmental audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage the hazardous materials and waste management program, including recordkeeping, tracking software, Tier II, TRI, and other required reporting.
• Maintain site operational compliance plans, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC), industrial wastewater discharge permits, and air emissions permits.
• Support planning for facility expansions, new equipment installations, and modifications to ensure they meet all permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and manage environmental contractors for permitting, testing, monitoring, and reporting. Review and maintain all associated documentation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operations, and facilities teams across the site to integrate environmental considerations into design and daily operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the design, development, and execution of environmental and regulatory compliance programs (internship and project experience count).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in dynamic, high-growth industrial or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of Tennessee and federal environmental regulations, particularly air permitting (including combustion turbines and stationary sources), water usage and wastewater, stormwater management, and hazardous waste.
• Experience developing and maintaining air emissions permits, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Title V or synthetic minor permits.
• Hands-on experience with SWPPPs, Best Management Practices (BMPs), industrial wastewater permitting, and SPCC plans.
• Proficiency handling technical data, emissions calculations, and regulatory interpretation to deliver practical, actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment while driving continuous improvement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is an on-site position based in Memphis, TN. Relocation support is available for candidates not already local.
• Position may occasionally require extended hours or weekend work during critical project phases or audits.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required background checks or site access credentials.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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