Environmental Engineer, Compliance/Air Programs

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Environmental Engineer to manage compliance and air programs at the Starbase site in Brownsville, TX. The role focuses on EPCRA, Tier II, and TRI data, with cross-functional collaboration to design, plan, and recordkeeping for inventory and emissions as production changes occur.

The engineer will validate emission tracking, support permit applications, and liaise with environmental lead and contractors to ensure audit-ready reporting and regulatory adherence in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in operating or building compliance programs in a manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science/management, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in mass manufacturing owning continuous chemical inventory and/or emissions tracking feeding EPCRA (Tier II/TRI) and/or air permit reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own continuous assessments for hazardous chemical inventory tracking across a mass manufacturing site.
• Prepare, quality-check, and submit Tier II and TRI filings on schedule; archive calculations and submission packages.
• Improve inventory tracking tools, workflows, and compliance calendars for EPCRA data accuracy.
• Conduct internal audits focusing on inventory integrity and emissions data quality; coordinate corrective actions.
• Manage continuous emissions and activity tracking for emission sources; support related reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

EPCRA/TRI

Inventory management

Emissions tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Air permitting software

Job description

Environmental Engineer, Compliance/Air Programs

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, COMPLIANCE/AIR PROGRAMS

This role will work with the environmental lead in continuous chemical inventory and air emissions tracking systems that underpin EPCRA and air quality compliance at SpaceX’s Starbase, TX site. The engineer will work in a cross functional environment to contribute to designs, help develop operational plans, and maintain records that keep inventory and emissions current through changing production rates, material streams, and equipment configurations, ensuring that Tier II, TRI, and air permit reports are complete, accurate, and audit ready.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and operate continuous assessments for hazardous chemical inventory tracking across a mass manufacturing site: receipts, line/process usage, storage quantities, max on-site amounts, average daily amounts, and container counts by location
• Use continuous inventory outputs to prepare, quality-check, and submit Tier II and TRI filings on schedule; archive calculations and submission packages
• Improve or develop inventory tracking tools, workflows, and compliance calendars so EPCRA data stays complete and current throughout the year despite production changes and materials churn
• Perform internal audits focused on inventory integrity, emissions data completeness, and recordkeeping gaps; drive corrective actions with manufacturing stakeholders
• Own and operate continuous emissions and activity tracking of emission sources in a mass manufacturing setting ( i.e. process units, coating/painting, combustion equipment, tanks, fugitives, and other site sources) . Including rolling this information applicable reports such as annual emission fee s
• Use that information to maintain throughput, operating hours, material usage, operating parameters, and monitoring data as require d and as production volume and schedules vary
• Own area emission unit inventories and source-level tracking on current or incoming equipment, and keep track of when equipment is modified, decommissioned, and /or when production rates, product mix, or process recipes change
• Work with process owners to review and assess equipment buy-offs, coordinate emissions testing with contractors if necessary
• Support permit applications, amendments, and renewals in a continuously evolving environment. Work with environmental lead , stakeholders, and consultants to map out and develop long-term permitting plan
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting EPCRA lists/thresholds and air permit recordkeeping; update tracking practices and brief management
• Maintain constructive relationships with governmental stakeholders such as the TCEQ, RRC, LCRA , and the local county/city

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of professional experience operating or building compliance programs in a n industrial or manufacturing setting , such as inventory tracking, emissions/activity tracking, or related regulatory reporting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science/management, chemical engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in mass manufacturing or high-throughput industrial production owning continuous chemical inventory and/or emissions tracking that feeds EPCRA (Tier II/TRI) and/or air permit reporting
• 1+ years performing deep process/equipment design revie w s in mass manufacturing or high-throughput industrial production , contributing in final acceptance testing and abatement/control tie in selection
• Experience sustaining inventory and emissions data quality under high material turnover, multi-shift operations, frequent process/equipment changes, and large SKU or chemical catalogs
• Experience with Title V or state air permit recordkeeping and periodic compliance reports in Texas
• Strong working knowledge of EPA, TCEQ, EPCRA, Clean Air Act, and Texas community right-to-know / air 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.

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