Environmental Permitting Engineer - Field & Compliance

SpaceX; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks an Environmental Regulatory Engineer to lead federal environmental permit acquisitions and fieldwork for complex projects in Memphis. You will apply GIS to document conditions, coordinate with design and construction teams, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

The role requires collaboration with EHS, facilities, legal, and operations to integrate permitting needs into schedules. A strong emphasis on due diligence and risk mitigation is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in environmental due diligence, natural resources, or construction-phase compliance.
• Experience with delineations, habitat assessments, or threatened and endangered species surveys.
• Experience working with design teams, construction teams, or both, on active projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition of federal environmental permits.
• Conduct environmental field work including due diligence and habitat surveys.
• Use GIS to capture field conditions and communicate constraints to design and leadership.
• Ensure plans stay compliant; offer practical options when conflicts arise.
• Guide construction crews to remain within environmental limits.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Civil, EHS, legal, engineering, and operations teams on permitting needs.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies.
• Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

GIS

Windows/Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX seeks an Environmental Regulatory Engineer to lead federal environmental permit acquisitions and fieldwork for complex projects in Memphis. You will apply GIS to document conditions, coordinate with design and construction teams, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

The role requires collaboration with EHS, facilities, legal, and operations to integrate permitting needs into schedules. A strong emphasis on due diligence and risk mitigation is essential.